schematic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.
Sketchy, incomplete.
Relating to a schema.

noun

A simplified line drawing used by scientists, engineers, technologists and others to illustrate a system at an abstract level. Schematic drawings often use standard symbols for clarity.

/skɪˈmætɪk/ /skiːˈmætɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-schematic.wav

schematic more schematic most schematic schematics

From scheme or schema + -atic.

diagram

schematic drawing schematic variable

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