Asignatura

school subject; subject; coursenoun

Alternative meanings

An area of study or class within school, college, or university, such as mathematics, history, science, or English.

Pronunciation

ah-seeg-nah-TOO-rah

Root and affixes

Borrowed from Spanish asignatura. Used for a school subject or field of study.

Variants or conjugations

subject; kurso; leksyon; materia

Related words and expressions

school; class; teacher; study; lesson

Meaning and usage notes

Asignatura is used for a school subject. For matter as physical substance or material, materyal or materia may be used depending on context.