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

The 11-day event, running June 5-15 at Spring Studios, will feature talks, workshops, case studies and networking events in the form of six thematic tracks. —Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025

While there’s a perception of a large thematic gulf between MIKE, who frequently explores themes of pro-Blackness and mental health trials, and a rapper vying to be the next Atlanta trap star, Pinball II projects a universality. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025

Here are eight thematic titles to check out as a family. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 8 May 2025

Caz is a $9 billion asset manager founded 24 years ago by Christopher Zook with a focus on thematic investments—that is, investing based on a view of the long-term macro trends. —Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 May 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