theme
theme Lexical Profile
theme Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The central topic, subject, or underlying message explored in a piece of writing, a speech, a film, or an artistic work.
"The novel explores the universal theme of redemption after a devastating personal loss."
A prominent, recurring melody in a musical composition, or a signature piece of music associated with a specific film, television show, or character.
"The orchestra played the iconic main theme from the classic adventure film."
A unifying decorative style, setting, or visual motif chosen for an event, a venue, or a software user interface.
"The organizers chose a tropical island theme for the annual charity gala."
American A short essay or composition written by a student as a school assignment on a given topic.
"Each student had to write a five-paragraph theme analyzing a poem from the syllabus."
• verb
To design, decorate, or organize a venue, event, or product around a particular subject, setting, or visual motif.
"The restaurant owners decided to theme the dining room after a 1950s American diner."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French 'theme', via Latin 'thema', from Ancient Greek 'théma' (something set down, a proposition), derived from the verb 'títhēmi' meaning 'to put, place, or set'.