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

Through hands-on activities, attendees will learn how to engage all students as superhero readers and writers while designing powerful lessons and thematic units rooted in the comic arts. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Economists are waiting for data to indicate AI has delivered on its promises of productivity gains, but that moment is likely years away, according to Jim Reid, Deutsche Bank Research Institute global head of macro and thematic research. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 July 2026

In the meantime, the EPs are meant to function as raw, thematic snapshots from the veteran Irish quartet. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 July 2026

But there’s no sonic or thematic through line that unites Morgan Wallen, sombr, Tate McRae, Leon Thomas, Benson Boone, Olivia Dean, Rosé, and Bruno Mars—the artists in his 2025 year-end mix. — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 5 July 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