How Do You Spell THEME?

Pronunciation: [θˈiːm] (IPA)

The word "theme" is spelled with the letters t-h-e-m-e. In IPA phonetic transcription, this word is pronounced as /θiːm/. The first sound is a voiceless dental fricative /θ/, which is made by placing the tip of the tongue behind the front teeth and blowing air out. The next sound is a long vowel /iː/ which is pronounced with a high tongue position and a stretched mouth. The final sound is a voiced bilabial nasal /m/, which is made by closing the lips and letting air flow through the nose.

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THEME Meaning and Definition

  1. Theme refers to a central idea, concept, or message that runs throughout a literary work, piece of art, or any creative representation. It serves as the underlying thread that connects various elements of the work and helps convey a deeper meaning or purpose.

    In literature, the theme is typically an abstract idea or universal concept that can be extracted from the plot, characters, and their interactions. It is the overarching topic or subject matter that the author explores and develops throughout the work. Themes can range from love, greed, and power to morality, justice, and identity, among many others. They provide insight into the human condition, offering readers a lens through which to interpret the story and relate it to their own lives.

    In art, theme refers to the main subject or idea that an artist focuses on in their work. It can be a specific topic or an abstract concept that the artist explores through their artistic style, technique, and composition. Themes can be found in visual arts, music, film, and any other form of artistic expression.

    Overall, themes add depth, coherence, and significance to creative works by exploring and highlighting particular ideas or concepts. They make the work relatable, thought-provoking, and purposeful, allowing for a deeper understanding and appreciation of the artist's intentions.

  2. A subject or topic for discussion; the subject on which a person speaks or writes; the primary or radical part of a verb; in music, a series of notes selected as the subject of a new composition.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of THEME

The word "theme" came into English in the late 14th century from the Latin word "them(a)", which in turn was derived from the Greek word "thema". In Greek, "thema" referred to a proposition or subject that is being proposed or set forth. The term also had a musical connotation, referring to a short melodic phrase that forms the basis for a musical composition. In English, the word "theme" initially had a musical sense, and later expanded to include the broader meaning of a central or recurring subject or idea in literature, art, or any other intellectual work.

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Plural form of THEME is THEMES

Conjugate verb Theme

CONDITIONAL

I would theme
you would theme
he/she/it would theme
we would theme
they would theme

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be theming
you would be theming
he/she/it would be theming
we would be theming
they would be theming

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have theme
you would have theme
he/she/it would have theme
we would have theme
they would have theme

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been theming
you would have been theming
he/she/it would have been theming
we would have been theming
they would have been theming

FUTURE

I will theme
you will theme
he/she/it will theme
we will theme
they will theme

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be theming
you will be theming
he/she/it will be theming
we will be theming
they will be theming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have themed
you will have themed
he/she/it will have themed
we will have themed
they will have themed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been theming
you will have been theming
he/she/it will have been theming
we will have been theming
they will have been theming

IMPERATIVE

you theme
we let´s theme

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to theme

PAST

I themed
you themed
he/she/it themed
we themed
they themed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was theming
you were theming
he/she/it was theming
we were theming
they were theming

PAST PARTICIPLE

themed

PAST PERFECT

I had themed
you had themed
he/she/it had themed
we had themed
they had themed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been theming
you had been theming
he/she/it had been theming
we had been theming
they had been theming

PRESENT

I theme
you theme
he/she/it themes
we theme
they theme

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am theming
you are theming
he/she/it is theming
we are theming
they are theming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

theming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have themed
you have themed
he/she/it has themed
we have themed
they have themed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been theming
you have been theming
he/she/it has been theming
we have been theming
they have been theming

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