English · Arts & Literature

theme

/θiːm/

[/θiːm/]

central idea

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The central idea or message explored in a story, poem, or work of art.

Example

The main theme of the novel is how friendship can survive even the harshest of times.

The main theme of the novel is how friendship can survive even the harshest of times.

Etymology

From Greek 'thema' (something set down, a proposition), via Latin 'thema'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in literature, music, and design for a unifying idea.

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