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

But that thematic potential is diluted in a movie that keeps hurtling forward without gathering steam. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026

Watching the film today, its tale of fragile acceptance, and the velocity with which protections can crumble, is all too pressing a thematic point. —Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 May 2026

This thematic turn stood in contrast to some of the stronger moments of the past seasons, when real affection and tenderness — between Rue and Jules, for example — cut through the hard shell of the show’s bravado. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026

The fund is up 85% since its launch, but Mazza pushed back against the idea that the launch of an ETF was in some way the sign of a top in a thematic trade. —Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 May 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