English · Word Candidate

theme

/θiːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: themes · theming · themed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một chủ đề, đặc biệt là của một cuộc trò chuyện hoặc một tác phẩm nghệ thuật; một chủ đề

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Noun

Examples

"Had not you once a beautiful daughter, named Mary?" said the stranger. "It is a heartrending question, man," said Andrew; "but certes, I had once a beloved daughter named Mary." "What became of her?" asked the stranger. Andrew shook his head, turned round, and began to move away; it was a theme tha

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A recurring idea; a motif. — A concept with multiple instantiations.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một ý tưởng lặp lại; một mô típ

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Noun

Examples

variations on the theme of entrepreneurial resourcefulness

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To give a theme to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gán một chủ đề cho

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Verb

Examples

We themed the birthday party around superheroes.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To apply a theme to; to change the visual appearance and/or layout of (software).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Áp dụng một chủ đề cho; thay đổi hình thức và/hoặc bố cục của (phần mềm)

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “theme” mean?

A subject, now especially of a talk or an artistic piece; a topic.

Is “theme” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.