whole subject

[/hoʊl ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/]
noun phrasepl: whole subjects
assunto inteiro; tema completo; matéria toda
1. An entire topic, issue, or matter considered in its complete form
The whole subject of climate change is complex and multifaceted.
O assunto inteiro da mudança climática é complexo e multifacetado.
2. A comprehensive academic discipline or field of study
She studied the whole subject of medieval history for her thesis.
Ela estudou a matéria toda da história medieval para sua tese.
3. The entirety of a conversation, discussion, or debate topic
We need to understand the whole subject before making a decision.
Precisamos entender o tema completo antes de tomar uma decisão.
In Brazilian academic and professional contexts, 'assunto inteiro' or 'tema completo' is commonly used when emphasizing comprehensive understanding rather than superficial knowledge. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in educational and business discussions to indicate thorough examination of topics.
NYC Slang
the whole deal; the whole thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
entire subjectcomplete topicfull subject mattercomprehensive theme
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial subjectfragmented topicincomplete discussion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o assunto inteiro; o tema completo
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
o assunto todo; a matéria toda
Colloquial preference for 'todo' instead of 'inteiro'
São Paulo
o assunto completo; a disciplina toda
More formal academic usage
Portugal
toda a matéria; o assunto na íntegra
More frequent use of 'na íntegra' for completeness emphasis

Related Words

subject mattertopicthemedisciplinecurriculum

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush about the whole subject
get to the heart of the whole subject
on the whole subject
the whole subject in a nutshell
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