thematic

adjective

the·​mat·​ic thi-ˈma-tik How to pronounce thematic (audio)
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 How to pronounce thematic (audio)
adverb

Examples of thematic in a Sentence

the thematic development in the story
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Alexa can also find thematic photo pairs; one demo placed a picture of the Amazon representative's daughter at age 6 beside a picture of her at 16. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 The thematic and stylistic proclivities of the collective had barely been uncovered, much less exhausted, during my time with them. — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026 This thematic dressing followed through to the state banquet in Washington, DC, in March 2026, where the diamond and ruby piece was the final glittering addition to her pink ensemble. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 The interiors blend Scandinavian restraint with Vietnamese craftsmanship, all without feeling overly thematic. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thematic

Word History

Etymology

Greek thematikos, from themat-, thema theme

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thematic was in 1825

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“Thematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thematic. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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