theme

B2
Pronunciation
/θiːm/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A subject of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.

2 Definition

A recurring idea; a motif.

3 Definition

An essay written for school.

4 Definition

The main melody of a piece of music, especially one that is the source of variations.

5 Definition

A song, or a snippet of a song, that identifies a film, a TV program, a character, etc. by playing at the appropriate time.

6 Definition

The collection of color schemes, sounds, artwork etc., that "skin" an environment towards a particular motif.

7 Definition

(grammar) The stem of a word.

8 Definition

Thematic relation of a noun phrase to a verb.

9 Definition

Theta role in generative grammar and government and binding theory.

10 Definition

Topic, what is generally being talked about, as opposed to rheme.

11 Definition

A regional unit of organisation in the Byzantine empire.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To give a theme to.

Example Sentences
  • We themed the birthday party around superheroes.
2 Definition

To apply a theme to; to change the visual appearance and/or layout of (software).