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

Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) completed a thematic review of AI model‑risk controls in mid‑2024 and published a 28‑page information paper outlining expectations for generative and agentic systems, from data‑lineage tracking to kill‑switch design. —Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

An episode of Mad Men tends to have this lovely thematic unity to it. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025

In addition to thematic plans, China issues national development priorities every five years. —Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025

Though its situational conflicts skew young and far too basic for tweens and adults, there’s enough thematic resonance for kiddos to connect with, dealing with finding purpose and the bravery to live outside of the box. —Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

First Known Use

1697, 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