# thematically

/θəˈmætɪkɫi/ (US) · /θiːmˈætɪkli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thematically
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

in a way that relates to a specific subject or idea. You use this when you want to describe how different things connect to the same main topic.

For teachers: in a manner relating to a specific theme or subject. Often describes how different elements of a work or event are connected by a common idea.

## Examples

- The two books are thematically similar.
- The festival is organized thematically, with each day focusing on a different aspect of the local culture.
- While the individual chapters are distinct, the novel is thematically unified by its exploration of the tension between personal freedom and social responsibility.

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