topicalization

[US]/ˌtɒpɪkəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌtɑːpɪkəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The process or result of making something the topic or focus of discourse; in linguistics, the movement of a constituent to the front position of a sentence for emphasis or thematic purposes.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

syntactic topicalization

topicalization strategy

topicalization process

topicalization rules

topicalization phenomenon

topicalization patterns

topicalization in linguistics

topic and topicalization

Example Sentences

as for the budget, we will discuss it tomorrow.

speaking of the new project, it seems promising.

regarding your question, i have an answer.

concerning the meeting, it has been rescheduled.

with regard to the proposal, we need more time.

in terms of quality, this product excels.

as far as finances are concerned, we are stable.

what concerns me most is the safety issue.

the matter of employment, we will address it later.

on the subject of education, she has strong views.

for the matter of climate change, action is necessary.

at this point, what i need is more information.

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