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supplementary topic

[ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəri ˈtɑpɪk]
nounpl: supplementary topics
tópico complementar
1. An additional subject or theme that provides extra information or support to a main topic
The history of photography was offered as a supplementary topic in the art course.
A história da fotografia foi oferecida como um tópico complementar no curso de arte.
2. A subject matter that enhances understanding but is not essential to the core curriculum
Environmental ethics is a supplementary topic in the philosophy department.
A ética ambiental é um tópico complementar no departamento de filosofia.
Synonyms
additional topicauxiliary subjectsupporting themeancillary topic
Antonyms
main topicprimary subjectcore topicessential theme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tópico complementar
Standard usage in Brazilian educational contexts
São Paulo
tema complementar
Alternative form commonly used in São Paulo schools
Portugal
tópico suplementar
Preferred form in Portuguese educational system

Related Idioms & Phrases

add-on subject
bonus material
extra credit topic
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