thematicthe‧mat‧ic /θɪˈmætɪk/ AWL adjective - Since sentences often consist of more than one clause, they will have several layers of thematic structure.
- The metaphoric juxtaposition of incongruous thematic material is motivated by the exigencies of the main character's job as a simultaneous interpreter.
- This thematic classification is not without its drawbacks.
- This information about the theme is very similar to the thematic titles used by Dooling.
NOUN► map· Define the term thematic map, giving examples.· What computer processing methods are used to derive thematic maps from multispectral remotely-sensed images?· The preparation of thematic maps of particular areas continues to be an important activity.· Compilation of geological maps at 1:10 000 and thematic maps at 1:25 000 is now in progress.· In consequence, thematic maps can be produced when required, as well as a more advanced three dimensional depiction of geological structure.
► material· The metaphoric juxtaposition of incongruous thematic material is motivated by the exigencies of the main character's job as a simultaneous interpreter.· No rhythm is repeated, and every event is novel: Inevitably, this gives thematic material of a very fleeting nature.· Any new thematic material at this point would lead to confusion.· Bancroft's enigmatic compositions largely eschew tradition and draw their structures and spectacular effectiveness from juxtaposition of thematic material and instrumental sonorities.
► structure· Since sentences often consist of more than one clause, they will have several layers of thematic structure.· In marked thematic structures, theme position is associated with local prominence at the level of the clause.· The above discussion does not cover all aspects of thematic structure, but it is probably sufficient for our current purposes.· Like thematic structure, information structure is a feature of the context rather than of the language system as such.· The thematic structure of the Arabic translation of this extract deviates from the original for a number of reasons.
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