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

Sovereign and thematic sukuk can finance hospitals, housing, and climate infrastructure. — Alaa Murabit, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026

It a thematic fit, and after nearly 200 episodes, there’s no doubting this team’s ability to deliver fresh, new abominations. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Naturally, the lifelong horsewoman knows a thing or two about thematic dressing. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

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