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free topic

[friː ˈtɒpɪk]
nounpl: free topics
tema livre
1. A subject or theme that can be chosen freely without restrictions or predetermined guidelines
The essay assignment allows students to write on a free topic of their choice.
A atribuição de ensaio permite que os alunos escrevam sobre um tema livre de sua escolha.
2. In educational or professional contexts, an unrestricted discussion or presentation subject
During the seminar, we had a free topic session where anyone could present their ideas.
Durante o seminário, tivemos uma sessão de tema livre onde qualquer pessoa poderia apresentar suas ideias.
Synonyms
open topicunrestricted subjectchoice of subjectelective topic
Antonyms
assigned topicfixed topicpredetermined subjectmandatory topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tema livre
Most common in educational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
assunto livre
Alternative informal usage
São Paulo
tema de livre escolha
More formal variant in academic settings
Portugal
tema à escolha
Common in Portuguese educational system

Related Idioms & Phrases

open the floor
carte blanche
have free rein
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