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topic sentence

 
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–noun
a sentence that expresses the essential idea of a paragraph or larger section, usually appearing at the beginning.
Also, topical sentence.

Origin:
1915–20
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topic sentence  
n.  The sentence within a paragraph or discourse that states the main thought, often placed at the beginning.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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topic sentence

The main sentence in a paragraph, often the first sentence. It briefly conveys the essential idea of the paragraph.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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