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Themes: meaning, definitions and examples

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themes

 

[ ฮธiหmz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study

Themes are the main subjects or topics that are being discussed or described in a piece of writing, a film, etc. They are the central ideas that the author wants to convey to the audience.

Synonyms

motif, subject, topic

Examples of usage

  • Love and betrayal are common themes in Shakespeare's plays.
  • The theme of justice is prevalent throughout the novel.
  • The movie explores the theme of redemption.
  • The theme of nature versus nurture is a recurring motif in the story.

Translations

Translations of the word "themes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น temas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคทเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Themen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tema

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tematy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒผใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท thรจmes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุงุถูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรฉmata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรฉmy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธป้ข˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพemu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹ะฟั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถvzular

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temas

Etymology

The word 'themes' originated from the Greek word 'thematos', meaning 'proposition' or 'subject'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the main subjects or topics explored in various forms of art and literature. Themes play a crucial role in conveying messages, emotions, and ideas to the audience, making them an essential aspect of storytelling and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,955, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.