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thematic

[thee-mat-ik]

adjective

  1. of or relating to a theme.

  2. Grammar.

    1. (of a word or words) of, relating to, or producing a theme or themes.

    2. (of a vowel) pertaining to the theme or stem: the thematic vowel ends the stem and precedes the inflectional ending of a word form, as i in Latin ܻ徱ō “I hear.”



thematic

/ θɪˈæɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or consisting of a theme or themes

  2. linguistics denoting a word that is the theme of a sentence

  3. grammar

    1. denoting a vowel or other sound or sequence of sounds that occurs between the root of a word and any inflectional or derivational suffixes

    2. of or relating to the stem or root of a word

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. grammar a thematic vowel

    ``-o-'' is a thematic in the combining form ``psycho-''

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • thematically adverb
  • nonthematic adjective
  • nonthematically adverb
  • unthematic adjective
  • unthematically adverb
  • ٳˈپ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of thematic1

1690–1700; < Greek ٳ𳾲پó, equivalent to themat- (stem of ٳé theme ) + -ikos -ic
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Example Sentences

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In “Materialists,” she builds on that query, creating her own thematic universe where movies made by adults, for adults, have problems that actually reflect the adult experience.

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But unlike in the past, Byrne’s new movie never waylays you with a surprise narrative wrinkle or unexpected thematic depth.

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Database tools for higher education make it possible to search the archives for plays dealing with specific thematic topics, making it more useful for instruction across disciplines.

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By juxtaposing these two events, it feels like the show is putting its thematic cards out on the table pretty early.

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The clash of perspective enlivens the drama by clarifying the thematic questioning holding “Cordially” together — how can human beings process the scale of destruction around them without succumbing to feelings of futility.

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