schematic

1 of 2

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
Automated port mapping, on the other hand, ensures that all external connections between layout and schematic are correctly aligned for accurate early-stage comparisons. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Dec. 2024 The Carroll County Board of Education approved schematic designs for six prekindergarten additions at elementary schools across the county, along with construction documents for four elementary schools receiving additional prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms. Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
Other times, the Steelers haven’t adapted well to the opponent’s schematics. Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 Andor is a prequel series to Rogue One, which follows a group of rebels who attempt to steal the schematics for the Death Star. Kris Holt, Forbes, 20 Nov. 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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“Schematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schematic. Accessed 24 Dec. 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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