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athematic
(athe|mat¦ic)
Pronunciation:
/ˌaθɪˈmatɪk, eɪ-/
adjective
1
Music
(of a composition) not based on the use of themes.
2
Grammar
(of a verb form) having a suffix attached to the stem without a connecting (thematic) vowel.
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