schematic

[ skee-mat-ik, ski- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.

noun

1. a diagram, plan, or drawing:

   Read the schematic before attempting any repairs.

schematic

/ skɪˈmætɪk; skiː- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the nature of a diagram, plan, or schema

noun

1. a schematic diagram, esp of an electrical circuit

Derived Forms

• scheˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• sche·mati·cal·ly adverb
• nonsche·matic adjective
• nonsche·mati·cal·ly adverb
• unsche·matic adjective
• unsche·mati·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of schematic¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; from New Latin schēmaticus, from Greek schēmatikós, from schēmat-, stem of schêma “form, figure” ( scheme ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

There are benefits and pitfalls to this schematic narrative approach.

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On Friday, Soboroff and Johnson returned with a new schematic showing 50 units on a triangular parking lot in the center of the campus.

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“And then, from a schematic standpoint, how can we put them in the best positions to succeed?”

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Maybe one of the reasons playhouses of integrity are having such a difficult time is that we’re living in an era when schematic thinking has taken over.

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But there’s not enough time for the amorous liaison to develop into something that feels more than a schematic add-on.

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Related Words

• simplified