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theme
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- pronunciation:
- thim
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the central topic of a speech, discourse, sermon, essay, or other literary work.
One of the novel's themes was the power of hope.The need for change was the major theme of the candidate's speech.- synonyms:
- subject, topic
- similar words:
- argument, concept, gist, idea, intent, keynote, meaning, message, notion, point, text
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| definition 2: |
a short essay or composition, esp. as a scholastic writing exercise.
The students were asked to write a theme about the importance of art within a society.- synonyms:
- composition, essay
- similar words:
- disquisition, monograph, opinion, thesis, tractate, treatise
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| definition 3: |
a main melody on which a musical composition is based.
The theme returns one last time at the end of the piece.- synonyms:
- leitmotif, motif
- similar words:
- melody, passage, refrain, strain, tune
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| related words: |
article, content, dissertation, motif, topic |
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