theme: meaning and definitions

A subject of artistic representation.

A topic of discourse or discussion. See Synonyms at subject.

An implicit or recurrent idea; a motif: a theme of powerlessness that runs through the diary; a party with a tropical island theme.

A short composition assigned to a student as a writing exercise.

Music The principal melodic phrase in a composition, especially a melody forming the basis of a set of variations.

Linguistics A stem.

Linguistics See topic.

Usage Problem To provide with a particular topic or motif. See Usage Note at themed.