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What is another word for Theme? – 142 Theme Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    subject topic motif idea concept notion issue matter concern question problem motif leitmotif thread strand plot storyline narrative story fable legend myth parable allegory symbol emblem token image metaphor analogy concept notion theory hypothesis proposition thesis argument discussion debate motif theme song signature tune

    Meaning of Theme

    The primary meaning of the word "theme" is a subject or topic of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing.

    Definitions

    • A subject or topic of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing
    • * A recurring idea or motif in a work of art, literature, or music
    • * A dominant idea or central idea in a work of art, literature, or music

    Etymology of Theme

    The word "theme" originates from the Greek word "themma", meaning "proposition" or "subject", and the Latin word "thema", meaning "proposition" or "subject"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a subject or topic of discussion or writing

    Example Uses

    • The theme of the conference was sustainability and environmental protection
    • * The novel explores the theme of love and loss
    • * The theme song of the movie became a huge hit

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    deviation aberration anomaly exception irregularity inconsistency contradiction incongruity discrepancy difference distinction divergence departure variation modification alteration change shift reversal opposition negation denial rejection refutation repudiation abandonment

    Related Nouns

    concept idea notion subject topic issue matter concern question problem motif plot storyline narrative story fable legend myth parable allegory symbol emblem token image metaphor analogy

    Related Verbs

    discuss debate explore examine investigate analyze interpret explain describe narrate recount relate tell show demonstrate illustrate symbolize represent embody express convey

    Related Adjectives

    central main primary principal dominant recurring repeated frequent common shared universal general broad wide comprehensive overall general abstract conceptual theoretical hypothetical speculative thematic motivic symbolic metaphorical allegorical