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declined topic

[dɪˈklaɪnd ˈtɒpɪk]
noun phrasepl: declined topics
tópico recusado
1. A subject or theme that a person or organization chooses not to discuss, address, or engage with
The CEO made it clear that the declined topic would not be discussed at the meeting.
O CEO deixou claro que o tópico recusado não seria discutido na reunião.
2. In linguistics, a grammatical topic that undergoes case declension
In Latin grammar, a declined topic shows the various cases of a noun phrase.
Na gramática latina, um tópico declinado mostra os vários casos de uma frase nominal.
Synonyms
avoided topictaboo subjectoff-limits topicforbidden subject
Antonyms
accepted topicwelcomed subjectopen topicencouraged discussion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico recusado
standard usage
Portugal
assunto recusado
alternative phrasing commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

off the table
no-go zone
not up for discussion
closed subject
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