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adjective the·mat·ic \ thi-ˈma-tik \

Definition of thematic

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

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thematically

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A thematic shift runs through Luv Is Rage 2 compared to his original 2015 album and even his mixtapes from last year.

— david turner, GQ, "Lil Uzi Vert, Rap's Fastest Rising Star, Makes a Surprising Turn," 25 Aug. 2017
First, helping the powerful beat up on the defenseless has turned out to be the overriding thematic goal of his agenda.

— jonathan chait, Daily Intelligencer, "‘I Alone Can Fix It’ Becomes ‘It’s Not My Fault’," 25 Aug. 2017
Rated: PG (thematic elements, some troubling images) Running time: 98 min.

— katie walsh, star-telegram, "Al Gore returns in ‘An Inconvenient Sequel’," 2 Aug. 2017
Grade: B (Rated PG for thematic elements and some troubling images.)

— peter rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, "'An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power' delivers a nimbus-tinged view of Al Gore's actions," 28 July 2017
Grade: B+ (Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images.)

— peter rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, "'War for the Planet of the Apes' is among the best of the series," 15 July 2017
MPAA rating: PG-13, for sci-fi violence and action, mature thematic elements and some disturbing images.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "'War for the Planet of the Apes' movie review: An action film with humanity," 14 July 2017
Rated PG-13 for violent and disturbing images, thematic elements and language.

— moira macdonald, The Seattle Times, "‘Wish Upon’ review: Want a gruesome, witless teen horror flick? Granted," 12 July 2017
Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, thematic elements, and some disturbing images.

— soren andersen, The Seattle Times, "‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ review: Andy Serkis is riveting in grimmest battle by far," 30 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of thematic

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

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