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
There are benefits and pitfalls to this schematic narrative approach. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 On Friday, Soboroff and Johnson returned with a new schematic showing 50 units on a triangular parking lot in the center of the campus. Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
The full details of the project, including schematics and source code, are available on Grinberg's website. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024 Typically, the laws require manufacturers of certain devices — such as consumer electronics or appliances — to make parts, physical and software tools and repair information, like schematics, available at a fair and reasonable price. Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Schematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schematic. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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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