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schematic

[ skee-mat-ik, ski- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

pertaining to or of the nature of a schema, diagram, or scheme; diagrammatic.

noun

a diagram, plan, or drawing:
Read the schematic before attempting any repairs.

schematic

/ skɪˈmætɪk; skiː- /

adjective

of or relating to the nature of a diagram, plan, or schema

noun

a schematic diagram, esp of an electrical circuit

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Derived Forms

scheˈmatically, adverb

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Other Words From

sche·mati·cal·ly adverb
nonsche·matic adjective
nonsche·mati·cal·ly adverb
unsche·matic adjective
unsche·mati·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of schematic¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; from New Latin schēmaticus, from Greek schēmatikós, from schēmat-, stem of schêma “form, figure” ( scheme ) + -ikos -ic

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Example Sentences

Is there an equivalent schematic adjustment to slow Barkley?

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A refusal to see the world in schematic terms.

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There are benefits and pitfalls to this schematic narrative approach.

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On Friday, Soboroff and Johnson returned with a new schematic showing 50 units on a triangular parking lot in the center of the campus.

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“And then, from a schematic standpoint, how can we put them in the best positions to succeed?”

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Related Words

simplified

schema schematism

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