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

Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025

Gen Z is the only age group in Spain that favors thematic channels over general programming. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025

One in downtown Los Angeles, for example, pays homage to the city’s music scene with vintage concert posters, music videos playing on TVs and other thematic decor. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025

Beyond boosting small businesses, the residency has inspired a wave of thematic tours that reflect Puerto Rico's complex reality. —Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 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