Thema — meaning in English

English meaning

• argument noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
• peg noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.
• purpose noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
• subject noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
• theme noun The main subject or topic of a talk, book, or piece of art.
• thread noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
• topic noun A subject that is being discussed, written about, or thought about.

Senses

Thema is used for these senses in English:

• argument The subject matter of an artistic representation, discourse, or writing; a theme or topic.
• peg (UK) A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.
• peg (journalism) A topic of interest, such as an ongoing event or an anniversary, around which various features can be developed.
• purpose (obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
• subject (grammar) The noun, pronoun or noun phrase about whom the statement is made. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject is the actor. In clauses in the passive voice the subject is the target of the action.
• subject The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
• theme Any of various colors, or color palettes, in which a design is offered; (GUI) any of various skins for an app, affecting the visuals and perhaps other elements such as sound effects.
• topic Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

argument — full definition

1. noun A reason or set of reasons given to support a conclusion.
2. noun A heated disagreement between people.
3. noun In computing, a value passed into a function or command.

peg — full definition

1. noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.
2. verb To fasten with a peg, or to fix a price or value at a set level.
3. verb To throw something, especially a ball, often hard.

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