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

Its thematic concerns, for one, just offer the audience more of the same — a classic case of resting on one’s laurels. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026

The thematic thrust of season one adulthood proper, and responsibility and maturity. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Trivector's list of thematic baskets of stocks is designed around the need to diversify away from stocks that are among the most crowded in the market. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

The book is written in fragmentary fashion, discrete chunks of prose that accrete into a greater whole, much like the ancient mosaics that are among of the novel’s thematic touchstones. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

First Known Use

1825, 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