thematic

adjective

the·​mat·​ic thi-ˈma-tik How to pronounce thematic (audio)
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 adverb

Examples of thematic in a Sentence

the thematic development in the story
Recent Examples on the Web The second time around, the thematic richness, both historical and existential, hits harder amid the pageantry. Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, 13 July 2024 Judges will select the funniest, most creative, and most thematic awards. The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2024 The exhibition explores five centuries of pictorial narratives, thematic groupings and structural and conceptual progressions in works from artists including Albrecht Dürer, Jacques Callot, Wassily Kandinsky, Henri Matisse, Bridget Riley and Zarina. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024 The show’s grip lies in the minute-by-minute turns that distort and dissect themes of justice, truth, redemption and morality — echoing similar thematic cores of Cranston’s iconic reign as Walter White in Breaking Bad. Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for thematic 

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Word History

Etymology

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thematic was in 1697

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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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