theme — the main subject or idea of a piece of writing, speech, or artistic work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the main subject or idea of a piece of writing, speech, or artistic work
Pronunciation (IPA): /θiːm/
Korean meaning: 주제, 테마
Korean pronunciation: 씸 (강세: 씸)
Example Sentences
- The theme of his essay was 'How to survive Monday mornings without coffee.'
- Love is a common theme in Korean dramas.
- The wedding had a Harry Potter theme, complete with flying broomsticks and chocolate frogs.
theme
NOUN//θiːm//
the main subject or idea of a piece of writing, speech, or artistic work
A student presents the wildlife conservation theme of their project
When team and dream align, the theme shines!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'thema' meaning 'something set down or laid down,' derived from the verb 'tithenai' meaning 'to place or set.' The word entered English via Old French and Latin.
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📝Examples
“The theme of his essay was 'How to survive Monday mornings without coffee.'”
“Love is a common theme in Korean dramas.”
“The wedding had a Harry Potter theme, complete with flying broomsticks and chocolate frogs.”
“Environmental protection is an important theme in modern literature.”
“My mom's favorite theme for decorating is 'clean up your room or else.'”
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