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

Starting with his Springsteen on Broadway residency in 2017, Springsteen has preferred a more rigid set that tells a thematic story through his song catalog. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026

Other times there are thematic elements like film noir. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026

In the meantime, these EPs function as raw, thematic snapshots from a band long-known for processing both the world and its place therein. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026

The exhibition is structured as a series of thematic chapters that trace his ongoing pursuit of new visual languages, featuring key collaborations throughout his career with artists such as Christopher Wool and Rita Ackermann. —Robert Lang, Deadline, 2 Apr. 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