English
Main idea.
Definition
The central point or most important concept that an author communicates in a text or passage. The main idea is what the text is mostly about and is supported by details, facts, and examples throughout the work.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 The main idea of an article about recycling might be that reducing waste requires community effort
- 2 In a speech, the main idea could be that education is the key to economic opportunity
- 3 A paragraph's main idea is often stated in its topic sentence