basic theme
collocation in Englishmeaningsofbasicandtheme
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basic
adjective
uk/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/us/ˈbeɪ.sɪk/
simple and not complicated, so able to provide the base or starting point from which something ...
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theme
noun[C]
uk/θiːm/us/θiːm/
the main subject of a talk, book, ...
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(Definition ofbasicandthemefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofbasic theme
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Is it a three-volume work which has abasicthemedeveloping throughout?
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Often, the developed countries' perspectives are hardwired into the models in such a manner that even if many scenarios are generated, thebasicthemeand results do not change.
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The 12 chapters thus represent several strands of research, all centered on thebasicthemeof language standards and variation.
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Unfortunately, however, they were projected to have a commonbasictheme, but somewhere between projection and publication this theme has become obscured.
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It seemed to me to be thebasicthemeof this part of his speech.
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If there is abasictheme, it is precisely that.
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Onebasicthemecame through in this debate again and again.
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Abasicthemeof our thinking has been affordable increases in public expenditure.
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Although thebasicthemeis the same, they are not identical.
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I cannot think of a morebasicthemefor humanity.
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Thebasicthemeof that statement has very considerable and even threatening undertones.
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I query, first of all, thebasicthemethat the nutritional value of milk is indispensable.
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Thebasicthemeis the enhancement of the quality of life for everyone.
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To return to mybasictheme, my justification for the escalator is twofold.
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Thebasicthemethroughout the debate has been the growing pressure being put upon small businessmen.
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That was thebasicthemeof the document.
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Mybasicthemeis that discretionary grants have a part to play, as has industrial development.
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That simply deflects attention from thebasicthemethat has now to be pursued.
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That has been thebasictheme.
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I conclude by summarising mybasictheme.
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