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-''

Derived Forms

• theˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• the·mati·cal·ly adverb
• nonthe·matic adjective
• nonthe·mati·cal·ly adverb
• unthe·matic adjective
• unthe·mati·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of thematic¹

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

Example Sentences

“Dune: Prophecy” continues HBO’s thematic streak of examining human nature from the heights of wealth and influence.

From Salon

It’s a thematic mix that has recurred, at varying intensities, throughout Lemon’s influential but branding-resistant career.

From New York Times

“Derry Girls” director Mike Lennox infuses a necessary liveliness into a dark story that links to present concerns in more ways than simply thematic.

From Salon

Rated: PG, for thematic material and smoking Running time: 2 hours Playing: In wide release Friday, Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Grace, in her way, becomes the thematic mascot of a new season that widens its panorama beyond Jimmy’s issues.

From Salon