Phrase guide

talking point

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A specific topic raised in a conversation or argument which is intended as a basis for further discussion, especially one which represents a point of view.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: talker

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an especially persuasive point helping to support an argument or discussion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: point

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 話題 /话题 (huàtí) — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Chinese Mandarin: 論題 /论题 (lùntí) — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Dutch: agendapunt — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Finnish: puheenaihe — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • German: Gesprächsthema — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • German: Talking-Point — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Italian: punto chiave — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Japanese: 論点 (ronten) — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Spanish: punto central — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Spanish: punto de discusión — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument
  • Spanish: punto de conversación — specific topic raised in a conversation or argument