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 story weaves together several rich and complex thematic threads rooted in Black culture, identity and the spiritual traditions of the Mississippi Delta. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025

Businesses, city buildings and other public spaces are decked out in elaborate, thematic displays. —Npr Staff, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025

The final thematic chapters on security sector reform, economic reorganization, and human rights constitute an excellent short primer for anyone contemplating venturing into this quagmire. —Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025

But the bulk of the score is sneakier and subtler, leaning on tonal and thematic ideas rather than character-focused melodies. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025

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