thematic-depth
/θiːˈmæt.ɪk depθ/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The level of detail and richness in the main ideas of a text, film, discussion, or work. It shows how well the theme is explored.
- The novel has strong thematic depth.
- Her speech lacked thematic depth.
Adinary Nuance
Thematic depth is more specific than depth or detail. It focuses on the main idea or message, not just the amount of content. Writers use it when they want to praise how fully a theme is explored. It is common in academic and review writing, and sounds more formal than everyday speech.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- chiều sâu chủ đề
- Spanish
- profundidad temática
- Chinese
- 主题深度
- Japanese
- 主題の深さ
- Korean
- 주제의 깊이
Etymology
This is a modern compound from theme and depth. It became common in academic, media, and review writing to describe how fully an idea is developed.
Common phrases
thematic depthlack thematic depthshow thematic depth
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Frequently asked questions
- Is thematic-depth a formal expression?
- Yes. It is mostly used in academic, review, and analytical writing.
- How is thematic depth different from detail?
- Detail means more information. Thematic depth means deeper treatment of the main idea.
- Can I use thematic depth for movies and books?
- Yes. It is very common when discussing books, films, and other creative works.