theme

a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work

it was the usual `boy gets girl' theme

(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

thematic vowels are part of the stem

an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

he got an A on his composition

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

he didn't want to discuss that subject

it was a very sensitive topic

(music) melodic subject of a musical composition

the theme is announced in the first measures

the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it

provide with a particular theme or motive

the restaurant often themes its menus