entire subject

[en-ˈtī(-ə)r ˈsəb-jikt]
noun phrasepl: entire subjects
assunto inteiro; tema completo; matéria inteira
1. a complete topic, theme, or field of study in its entirety without omissions
We need to discuss the entire subject of climate change before making conclusions.
Precisamos discutir o assunto inteiro sobre mudanças climáticas antes de chegar a conclusões.
2. the whole matter or issue being considered or discussed
She changed the entire subject of conversation when politics came up.
Ela mudou completamente o assunto da conversa quando política foi mencionada.
3. a comprehensive academic or professional domain without selective treatment
The textbook covers the entire subject of medieval history thoroughly.
O livro aborda a matéria inteira de história medieval de forma abrangente.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'assunto inteiro' is frequently used in educational, professional, and formal discussions to emphasize comprehensiveness. In American English, this phrase is common in academic writing and formal conversations. The concept emphasizes thoroughness and avoiding partial or selective treatment of topics.
NYC Slang
the whole thing; the whole deal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
whole subjectcomplete topicfull mattercomprehensive themethe whole thing
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial subjectpart of the subjectfragmentincomplete topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
o assunto inteiro; o tema completo
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
a matéria toda; o assunto todo
common in academic and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
o assunto inteiro; tudo sobre o tema
conversational usage
Portugal
o assunto na totalidade; o tema completo
more formal, less common in casual speech

Related Words

subject mattertopicthemescopecomprehensive

Related Idioms & Phrases

change the entire subject
on the entire subject
regarding the entire subject
the entire subject matter
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