Kilo Lingo

/θiːm/

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Translation

The main idea that runs all the way through a book, a film, a talk, or a party.

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

Gender
Pluralthemes

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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This word is part of lesson 38.