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

If the gimmick of what goes on there gets you to lean in, Joey’s capitalization of it provides a thematic engine. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026

Shortly before the thematic fashion displays came down the catwalk, A-list celebrities—such as Dakota Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, and Hunter Schafer—all hit the step and repeat in their Milan-worthy finest. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

The youngest adult generation was the most likely to say thematic ETFs were of interest in Nasdaq's 2024 Retail ETF Investor survey. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

But this tenuous thematic connection is never fully allowed to bloom, despite Green’s commitment to crafting emotional dimensions seemingly beyond what’s on the page. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 Sep. 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