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theme

 

[ ฮธiหm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

general

The main subject or idea that is being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a movie, etc.

Synonyms

idea, motif, subject, topic

Examples of usage

  • The theme of the novel is friendship and loyalty.
  • The party's theme is 'Great Gatsby'.
  • The movie explores the theme of redemption.
Context #2 | Noun

art

A distinctive quality or feature that sets a particular work of art apart from others.

Synonyms

element, motive, style

Examples of usage

  • The painting's theme of light and shadow is striking.
  • The theme of nature is prevalent in the artist's work.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To give a particular theme or setting to (a piece of writing, a movie, etc.).

Synonyms

adapt, customize, tailor

Examples of usage

  • She themed her party with a tropical vibe.
  • The designer themed the collection around sustainability.

Translations

Translations of the word "theme" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคทเคฏ (vishay)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Thema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tema

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ temat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒž (tฤ“ma)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรจme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tema

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tema

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ œ (juje)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุถูˆุน (mawdu)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรฉma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรฉma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธป้ข˜ (zhว”tรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tema

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพema

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ›แƒ (tema)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถvzu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tema

Etymology

The word 'theme' originates from the Greek word 'thema', meaning 'proposition'. Over time, it evolved to represent a central idea or subject. The concept of themes has been prominent in literature, art, and other forms of expression, allowing creators to convey deeper meanings and connect with audiences on various levels.

See also: them, themselves.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,093, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.