#1 theme n. [subject, topic] the subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love". wn
#2 theme n. [motif] a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work; "it was the usual 'boy gets girl' theme". wn
#3 theme v. provide with a particular theme or motive; "the restaurant often themes its menus". wn
#4 theme n. [melodic theme, musical theme, idea] (music) melodic subject of a musical composition; "the theme is announced in the first measures"; "the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it". wn
#5 theme n. [composition, paper, report] an essay (especially one written as an assignment); "he got an A on his composition". wn
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