thematic

adjective

the·​mat·​ic thi-ˈma-tik How to pronounce thematic (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of thematic in a Sentence

the thematic development in the story
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Their newest publication, which marks a thematic shift from sisterhood to motherhood, is set to be released in March 2025, Bush Hager said. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Clearly, Hailey Bieber knows the power of these thematic fabrics. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024 The record was praised for its intimacy and its thematic tenderness, with Lamar exploring his personal journey with therapy, his struggles with generational trauma, and the ways that trauma might be transferrable to his children. Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 For its part, PETA says that faux fur not only is a preferred substitute but also can advance a film’s thematic goals. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thematic 

Word History

Etymology

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thematic was in 1697

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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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