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 audiō “I hear.”

thematic

/ θɪˈmætɪk /

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

noun

1. grammar a thematic vowel

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

Other Word Forms

• thematically adverb
• nonthematic adjective
• nonthematically adverb
• unthematic adjective
• unthematically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thematic¹

1690–1700; < Greek thematikós, equivalent to themat- (stem of théma theme ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

That points to a tension Ms. Aikin repeatedly discusses through short thematic sections: Is the Library of Congress a library for Congress or a national library for the general public?

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Recent feedback indicates that 70% already use custom or thematic voting policies, reflecting their unique investment philosophies.

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“Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets,” a thematic survey of 55 paintings and one lithograph at the Barnes Foundation, is that rare, magical exhibition that casts a storybook spell.

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Now, he said, "we are not just conveying a thematic message or explaining a law, we are healing the wounds we have endured."

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“We believe MP now represents a buying opportunity for investors wanting to have exposure to the thematic of critical minerals and Rare Earth on the medium to long-term,” wrote Blanchard.

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