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THEME

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Theme.

How to pronounce theme:

US

Theme - as a noun

The subject matter of a conversation or discussion

Example: "He didn't want to discuss that subject"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subject18topic9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
content9message10subject mattersubstance13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work

Example: "It was the usual `boy gets girl' theme"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motif10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
idea5thought14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(music) melodic subject of a musical composition

Example: "The theme is announced in the first measures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
idea5melodic thememusical theme
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air3line4melodic linemelodic phrasemelody12strain6tune4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An essay (especially one written as an assignment)

Example: "He got an a on his composition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
composition17paper9report8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
essay8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

Example: "Thematic vowels are part of the stem"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base6radical10root4root wordstem6

Theme - as a verb

Provide with a particular theme or motive

Example: "The restaurant often themes its menus"

Example Sentences

"The theme of the party was 'Hollywood Glam.'"
"The theme of the book is love and redemption."
"The theme of the movie is exploring the human psyche."
"She chose an underwater theme for her daughter's birthday party."
"The theme of the conference is innovation and technology."
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Word Game Points

Is THEME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, theme is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THEME has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is THEME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, theme is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THEME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is THEME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, theme is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THEME has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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