Meaning
The main idea that runs all the way through a book, a film, a talk, or a party.
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Word origin
From Greek thema, something set down or put forward for people to think about.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- thema
- English cognates
- thesis, thematic
Grammar
Examples
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The "theme" is the main idea behind the whole story.
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A "theme" can also be one look repeated all the way through.
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A "theme" party asks everybody to follow one idea.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 7: theme, desperate, dramatic and 7 more words.