whole theme

[hoʊl θiːm]
noun phrasepl: whole themes
tema geral / tema completo / tema inteiro
1. The complete or central subject matter of a discussion, work of art, or narrative
The whole theme of the novel revolves around redemption and forgiveness.
O tema geral do romance gira em torno da redenção e do perdão.
2. An overarching idea or concept that encompasses all aspects of something
The whole theme of the conference is sustainable development.
O tema completo da conferência é o desenvolvimento sustentável.
3. The primary or unifying subject that ties different elements together
Friendship is the whole theme connecting all the stories in this anthology.
A amizade é o tema inteiro que conecta todas as histórias nesta antologia.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'whole theme' is commonly used in educational, literary, and artistic discussions. In Brazil, it's frequently employed in classroom settings and formal presentations. In the USA, it's widely used in entertainment, marketing, and academia. The phrase emphasizes comprehensiveness and unity of a concept.
NYC Slang
the whole vibe / the whole thing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
central thememain ideaprimary subjectoverarching conceptcore topicprincipal motif
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor detailsubplottangentsecondary theme

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tema geral / tema completo
Most commonly used in academic and literary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tema inteiro
Colloquial variation, less formal
São Paulo
tema geral
Preferred in business and professional contexts
Portugal
tema global / tema geral
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, with preference for 'tema global' in some contexts

Related Words

themesubject matternarrativemotifconceptthesisstoryline

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the whole theme
miss the whole theme
tie into the whole theme
the whole theme of something
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