Topos

Pronunciation: /ˈtoʊˌpoʊs/

Definitions of topos

noun a literary or artistic convention or formula

Example Sentences

A1 The topos of the story is set in a small village.

A2 The topos of the novel revolves around a forbidden love.

B1 The topos of the play explores themes of betrayal and redemption.

B2 The topos of the film is a dystopian society ruled by a totalitarian government.

C1 The topos of the opera delves into the complexities of human nature.

C2 The topos of the painting captures the essence of a bustling cityscape.

Examples of topos in a Sentence

formal The concept of topos is a central theme in classical rhetoric.

informal I'm still trying to wrap my head around this whole topos thing.

slang Dude, that topos stuff is way over my head.

figurative In literature, the topos of the hero's journey is a common motif.

Grammatical Forms of topos

• past tense: toposed
• plural: topoi
• comparative: more topos
• superlative: most topos
• present tense: toposes
• future tense: will topos
• perfect tense: have toposed
• continuous tense: is toposing
• singular: topos
• positive degree: topos
• infinitive: to topos
• gerund: toposing
• participle: toposed

Origin and Evolution of topos

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'topos' originates from Greek

Evolution of the word: Originally used in rhetoric to refer to a common or conventional theme or motif, 'topos' has evolved to also mean a specific location or place in modern usage.