Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of theme
"The novel explores several recurring themes, including love, loss, and redemption."
In plain English: Themes are the main ideas or messages that run through a story, song, or piece of art.
"The movie explores several themes, such as love, loss, and redemption."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of theme
"The author weaves themes of loss and redemption throughout her latest novel."
In plain English: To theme something means to give it a specific subject or idea that everything revolves around.
"The artist will theme her new exhibition around ancient mythology."
Derived from the Greek themata, which is the plural of thema meaning "something set before" or "a subject," the term originally referred to topics assigned for composition in ancient education. It entered English via Old French, retaining its sense of a central idea or motif around which something revolves.