schematism
Americannoun
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the particular form or disposition of a thing.
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a schematic arrangement.
noun
Etymology
Origin of schematism
From the Greek word schēmatismós, dating back to 1610–20. See schematize, -ism
Example Sentences
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Both novels have a tendency to slip into lugubriousness and slick schematism.
From Time Magazine Archive
In effect, the book is a case history of the integration process as Jung describes it, and as such it frequently suffers from schematism.
From Time Magazine Archive
For, according to Kant, it is just the fact that the manifold cannot be subsumed directly under the categories that renders schematism necessary.
From Kant's Theory of Knowledge by Prichard, Harold Arthur
On the other hand, for the existence of the account of the schematism of the categories Kant has a better show of reason.
From Kant's Theory of Knowledge by Prichard, Harold Arthur
The pupil went through all the routine of metaplasm, schematism, and figures of speech; but this was only the groundwork.
From Education in England in the Middle Ages Thesis Approved for the Degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London by Parry, Albert William
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