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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The film is shot in black and white – a deliberate artistic and thematic choice. Jenny S. Li, Variety, 16 June 2026 But their thematic concerns actually vary widely. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 As such, thematic investment offers a way to navigate the current market environment, Shvets added. Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 12 June 2026 The exhibition comprises four thematic sections, each corresponding to a different approach to elevating these multivalent stories. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for thematic

Word History

Etymology

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thematic was in 1825

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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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