monothematic

[/ˌmɒnoʊθɪˈmætɪk/]
adjective
monotemático
1. Characterized by or restricted to a single theme or subject matter
The artist's monothematic work focused exclusively on depicting urban landscapes.
O trabalho monotemático do artista focava exclusivamente em representar paisagens urbanas.
2. In psychology, relating to a persistent preoccupation with one idea or theme
His monothematic obsession with perfection prevented him from completing any project.
Sua obsessão monotemática com a perfeição o impediu de completar qualquer projeto.
3. In linguistics and discourse analysis, limited to or structured around a single topic
The conference presentation was criticized for being too monothematic in its approach.
A apresentação da conferência foi criticada por ser muito monotemática em sua abordagem.
The term 'monothematic' is primarily used in academic contexts, particularly in psychology, art criticism, linguistics, and literary analysis. It's more common in formal or professional discussions rather than everyday speech. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'monotemático' is equally formal and academic in usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
single-themedone-tracknarrow-focusedunivocal
Antonyms / Antônimos
multithematicpolythematicdiversevaried

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
monotemático
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
monotemático
Equivalent usage in European Portuguese, common in academic discourse

Related Words

thememonolithicmonotonythematicmonofocalunitary

Related Idioms & Phrases

stuck on one theme
riding a single hobby horse
one-track mind
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