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talking points

talking points is the plural of talking point.

Meaning of talking point

Noun

talking point (plural talking points)

  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.
    • Such an expression ["natural rights"] is, of course, an excellent talking point as a basis for argument to convince people, and perhaps through them to change the opinion of the government.1908, J. W. Jenks, "The Principles of Government Control of Business," American Economic Association Quarterly, 3rd series, vol. 9, no. 1, p. 3
    Synonyms:
    talker

Forms of talking points

alternative formtalking-points

Questions about talking points

What is talking points the plural of?
Talking points is the plural of talking point.

Words near talking points in the dictionary

  1. talking phase
  2. talking phases
  3. talking picture
  4. talking pictures
  5. talking point
  6. talking points
  7. talking round
  8. talking sense
  9. talking shit
  10. talking shop
  11. talking shops

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