theme-less
|theme/less|
B2
/ˈθiːm.ləs/
(theme)
central subject
Etymology
Etymology Information
'theme-less' originates from the word 'theme' combined with the suffix '-less', where 'theme' meant 'subject or topic' and '-less' meant 'without'.
Historical Evolution
'theme' changed from the Old French word 'tesme' and eventually became the modern English word 'theme'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'theme' meant 'subject or topic', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a central or unifying subject or idea.
The movie felt theme-less, jumping from one scene to another without any clear direction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42