schematic
Etymology

From scheme or schema.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /skɪˈmætɪk/, /skiːˈmætɪk/
Adjective

schematic

  1. Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.
  2. Sketchy, incomplete.
    • 1902, William James, “Lecture IX. Conversion.”, in The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature […] , New York, N.Y.; London: Longmans, Green, and Co. […], →OCLC ↗:
      Dr. Starbuck gives an interesting, and it seems to me a true, account—so far as conceptions so schematic can claim truth at all […]
  3. Relating to a schema.
Translations Translations Translations Noun

schematic (plural schematics)

  1. 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.
    I'll have to study the schematics for the new integrated circuit before I can create a good layout.
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