thematic

adjective

the·​mat·​ic thi-ˈma-tik 

1

: of, relating to, or constituting a theme

2

a

: of or relating to the stem of a word

b

of a vowel : being the last part of a word stem before an inflectional ending

thematically

thi-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of thematic in a Sentence

the thematic development in the story

Recent Examples on the Web

More importantly, these tech ETFs, and particularly thematic tech ETFs like the semiconductor ETFs, are only partially held as passive investments. —Bob Pisani, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025

For the second consecutive year Sotheby’s Geneva is holding a special thematic auction of watches in collaboration with the creative watch collective, heist-out. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

The thematic architecture is lucidly in place in this tale of sons stepping out of the shadows of their fathers to test their mettle in the most perilous of circumstances. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025

The story is told through the author’s eye, composition, and form, with occasional thematic content. —Photovogue, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing thematic

• thematic apperception test

Rhymes for thematic

• asthmatic
• chromatic
• climatic
• dogmatic
• dramatic
• ecstatic
• emphatic
• erratic
• eustatic
• fanatic
• hepatic
• lymphatic