thematic
/θɪˈmætɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [θimˈætɪk] /θɪˈmætɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [θimˈætɪk] /thi-ˈma-tik How to pronounce thematic (audio)/ (ame, mw)
thematic — adjective
- thematicpositive
- more thematiccomparative
- most thematicsuperlative
1. organised around a particular subject, topic, or main idea that links the differ
organised around a particular subject, topic, or main idea that links the different parts of something together
The museum's thematic exhibition on ancient trade routes included artefacts from three continents.
attributive: thematic + noun (exhibition)
Mayumi divided her thesis into three thematic chapters that traced the development of democracy.
Rachid chose a thematic approach for the conference, grouping presentations by region.
The English syllabus was redesigned around six thematic units, from family life to global warming.
Bilal performed a thematic analysis of the interview transcripts to identify recurring patterns.
- conceptual
broader — focuses on abstract ideas rather than a unifying subject; e.g., a conceptual framework vs. a thematic exhibition
- topical
narrower — often implies current or timely relevance, not just any organising subject
- themed
more casual — common for parties, decorations, or events rather than academic work
文法句型
thematic + noun
用法筆記
Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Common in academic and curatorial contexts when describing how material is organised.