Theme (Noun)
Meaning 1
The subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The theme of their debate was the role of government in education.
- Her lecture touched on several themes, including inequality and social justice.
- The artist's use of color was a recurring theme throughout the exhibition.
- He tried to steer the conversation away from the theme of his divorce.
- The novel explores the theme of identity and how it is shaped by culture.
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Meaning 2
A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The overarching theme of redemption runs throughout the entire novel.
- Her photographs explore the theme of human impact on the environment.
- Love is a classic theme that appears in countless songs and movies.
- The recurring theme of existentialism in Albert Camus's writing.
- Many art movements in the 20th century employed the theme of disillusionment and chaos.
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Meaning 3
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The root and theme of the word "running" is "run".
- In linguistics, the theme of a word is its basic form.
- The theme of the verb "talked" is "talk".
- The theme of a noun is usually found by removing the plural suffix.
- The word "happiness" has a theme of "happ-, which is also seen in "happy" and "happen".
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Meaning 4
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it".
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Meaning 5
An essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The teacher assigned a essay with the theme of self-discovery and personal growth.
- The student's essay explored the theme of love and its various forms and interpretations.
- One of the major themes in the novel was the destructive nature of revenge.
- The composition was well-written, but the student struggled to develop a cohesive theme throughout the essay.
- The instructor emphasized the importance of selecting a clear and focused theme for the essay to ensure a good grade.