Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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theme | Yes | No | Yes | No |
precedent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
theme (noun) | precedent (noun) |
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a unifying idea that is a recurrent element in literary or artistic work | an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time |
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion | (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions |
an essay (especially one written as an assignment) | a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time) |
(music) melodic subject of a musical composition | a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws |
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed |
theme (adjective) | precedent (adjective) |
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preceding in time, order, or significance |
theme (verb) | precedent (verb) |
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provide with a particular theme or motive |