thematise
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Etymology edit
From the stem of Ancient Greek θέμα (théma, “theme”) + -ise.
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
thematise (third-person singular simple present thematises, present participle thematising, simple past and past participle thematised)
- (linguistics) Convert a sentence or a part of it into a theme
- (linguistics) modify a verb form by adding a thematic vowel.
- Make thematic; organize in themes.
- Bring attention to a topic, e.g. by discussing it constructively.
Synonyms edit
- (insert a vowel; make thematic): thematicise