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

But despite the studio’s goal of expanding into filmmaking, the thematic through-line of their work isn’t changing. —Matt Minton, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025

In the end, this premiere feels jumbled on a tonal, narrative, and thematic level, unable to really settle on one target to satirize and explore in depth. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025

Kopitiams are a type of coffee shop found across Southeast Asia and serve as a creative starting point and thematic thread throughout the six films. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025

The Rooftop is an indoor-outdoor bar located on the 6th floor that offers thematic cocktails, like the Shark Bite (crafted from ghost pepper tequila, cucumber, watermelon, lime, and tajin). —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 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