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

Other Word Forms

• schematically adverb
• nonschematic adjective
• nonschematically adverb
• unschematic adjective
• unschematically 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

Setting down the xenomorphs on Earth is a stunning, scary idea that Hawley builds from a schematic illustrated with tension, tragedy, fascination, and grim familiarity with our species’ greatest flaws: hubris and greed.

From Salon

Merritt and Hahn believe this third early schematic of Disneyland from Davis — the drawing is undated — is perhaps the first to envision Anaheim as the park’s destination.

From Los Angeles Times

Not that Trương presents any of this in any sort of schematic way.

From Los Angeles Times

Is there an equivalent schematic adjustment to slow Barkley?

From Los Angeles Times

A refusal to see the world in schematic terms.

From Los Angeles Times

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