theming

theme

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [theem]
- /θim/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [theem]
- /θim/

Definitions of theming word

noun theming a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: The need for world peace was the theme of the meeting. 1
noun theming a unifying or dominant idea, motif, etc., as in a work of art. 1
noun theming a short, informal essay, especially a school composition. 1
noun theming Music. a principal melodic subject in a musical composition. a short melodic subject from which variations are developed. 1
noun theming Grammar. the element common to all or most of the forms of an inflectional paradigm, often consisting of a root with certain formative elements or modifications. Compare stem1 (def 16). 1
noun theming Linguistics. topic (def 4). 1

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Origin of theming

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English teme, theme (< Old French teme) < Medieval Latin thema, Latin < Greek théma proposition, deposit, akin to tithénai to put, set down

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Parts of speech for Theming

noun

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preposition

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theming popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

theming usage trend in Literature

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