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1. theme

noun. ['ˈθiːm'] the subject matter of a conversation or discussion.

Etymology

  • tesme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • thema (Latin)

Rhymes with Theme

  • chromakalim
  • sephardim
  • hapoalim
  • downstream
  • upstream
  • sarofim
  • ibrahim
  • haradim
  • extreme
  • supreme
  • maxime
  • vadim
  • stream
  • scream
  • rodime
  • regime
  • redeem
  • rahim
  • raheem
  • pezim
  • passim
  • joaquim
  • joachim
  • hakeem
  • esteem
  • daelim
  • basim
  • avrim
  • agleam
  • steam

How do you pronounce theme?

Pronounce theme as θim.

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2. theme

noun. ['ˈθiːm'] a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • tesme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • thema (Latin)

3. theme

noun. ['ˈθiːm'] (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed.

Etymology

  • tesme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • thema (Latin)

4. theme

noun. ['ˈθiːm'] an essay (especially one written as an assignment).

Etymology

  • tesme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • thema (Latin)

5. theme

verb. ['ˈθiːm'] provide with a particular theme or motive.

Etymology

  • tesme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • thema (Latin)

6. theme

noun. ['ˈθiːm'] (music) melodic subject of a musical composition.

Etymology

  • tesme (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • thema (Latin)