question vs topic

topic vs question

question and topic both are nouns.

question is a verb but topic is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
question	Yes	No	Yes	No
topic	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, topic is a hypernym of question; that is, topic is a word with a broader meaning than question:

question: the subject matter at issue
topic: the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

Other hypernyms of question include subject, theme.

question (noun)	topic (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something	some situation or event that is thought about
an instance of questioning	the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
the subject matter at issue
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
an informal reference to a marriage proposal

question (verb)	topic (verb)
pose a question
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
pose a series of questions to
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Difference between question and topic

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