topos Definition
to·pos (tō′pōs)
noun pl. to·poi-po̵i
- a common or recurring topic, theme, subject, etc.
- a literary convention or formula
topos Usage Examples
Converse of object
classify: For example the coherent and finitely presented objects in the the abelian analog of the classifying topos actually coincide.
Preposition: in
Adjective modifier
- new: The database has been updated and a couple of new topos are shown below to get you started.
- common: This frustration of evil intent follows a common topos of virgin martyrs ' deaths, as does Catherine's eventual demise by beheading.
Noun used with modifier
- photo: It is hoped to add photo topos to this page soon - meanwhile these diagrams are courtesy of Stew Wilson.
- mundi: It is in some ways a rewriting of the contemptus mundi topoi of the other poems within a specifically English/British context.
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