schematic

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adjective

sche·​mat·​ic ski-ˈma-tik How to pronounce schematic (audio)
: of or relating to a scheme or schema
schematically adverb

schematic

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noun

: a schematic drawing or diagram

Examples of schematic in a Sentence

Adjective a schematic diagram of their business model
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Adjective
Earlier this month, trustees hired Frederick Quinn Corporation general contractors in Addison to create a schematic design for the Public Works facility project. Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025 Image Her paintings at times look schematic and labored, and in general pale beside the sculptures. Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
Tuesday was the first time that the developer presented schematics about what the expansion could look like. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2025 Make:’s generator is a simplified version of a circuit by Aaron Logue, but Make: fortunately has a copy of the original schematic. IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for schematic

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

New Latin schematicus, from Greek schēmat-, schēma

First Known Use

Adjective

1701, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schematic was in 1701

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“Schematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schematic. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

schematic

adjective
sche·​mat·​ic
ski-ˈmat-ik
: of, relating to, or forming a scheme, plan, or diagram : diagrammatic
schematically
-ˈmat-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb

Medical Definition

schematic

adjective
sche·​mat·​ic ski-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce schematic (audio)
: of or relating to a scheme or schema
schematically adverb
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