schematism

[ skee-muh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

1. the particular form or disposition of a thing.
2. a schematic arrangement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of schematism¹

From the Greek word schēmatismós, dating back to 1610–20. See schematize, -ism

Example Sentences

On the other hand, for the existence of the account of the schematism of the categories Kant has a better show of reason.

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For Southeys well known rejoinder to this ebullience of schematism, see Life and Correspondence, ii.

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The old theory of association derived from these its schematism of association forms.

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The view taken of productive imagination is expanded in the section on Schematism.

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The necessary supplement, consisting of a very brief outline statement of the doctrine of schematism, is given in section 26.

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