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

With no apparent thematic or narrative purpose, the unending scene is an unfortunate metonym for Levinson’s entire enterprise. —Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025

The immersive experience will allow fans to dive into the universe of the Colombian artist through thematic spaces showcasing her evolution, creative process, and pivotal moments in her career. —Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025

That looks like some colorful, witty fun, which is on-brand for a Pixar film sure to pack a hefty thematic bag as well. —Devonne Goode, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025

In addition to the geographical and thematic breadth on display at a documentary-only film festival like True/False in Columbia, Missouri, viewers can also find diverse formal approaches to non-fiction storytelling across the program. —Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 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