NYT Dictionary

THEMATIC

/θɪˈmætɪk/
AdjectiveNounthe-MAT-icthe-mat-ic · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Relating to or having a theme (“subject”) or a topic.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

From Ancient Greek θεματικός (thematikós), from θέμα (théma, “theme”). Equivalent to theme + -atic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

THMcontinuouscycliccyclicalfrequenthauntingincessantperiodicreappearingrecurrent

Antonyms

unthematic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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