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required topic

[rɪˈkwaɪərd ˈtɑːpɪk]
noun phrasepl: required topics
tópico obrigatório
1. A subject or theme that must be covered, studied, or discussed as a mandatory requirement
The required topic for this semester's essay is climate change.
O tópico obrigatório para o ensaio deste semestre é mudança climática.
2. A subject designated as essential material in an academic or professional curriculum
Mathematics is a required topic in most high school curricula.
Matemática é um tópico obrigatório na maioria dos currículos do ensino médio.
Synonyms
mandatory topiccompulsory subjectessential topicobligatory topic
Antonyms
optional topicelective topicdiscretionary subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico obrigatório
standard usage in educational contexts
São Paulo
tema obrigatório
alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
tema obrigatório
preferred in European Portuguese educational discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

must-cover topic
non-negotiable subject matter
curriculum requirement
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