theme Definition

theme
noun

1. The subject of a discussion, speech or piece of writing, etc.

Thesaurus: subject, thesis, topic, idea, keynote, text, matter, subject.
2. music.
A short melody which forms the basis of a piece of music and which is developed and repeated with variations.
3. A repeated or recurring image or idea in literature or art.
4. A brief essay or written exercise.

Thesaurus: essay, paper.

Derivative: thematic
adj

Of, relating to or consisting of a theme or themes
Thesaurus: conceptual, taxonomic, classificatory, notional.

Derivative: thematically
adverb

Etymology: 13c: from Greek thema.