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
But a schematic showing North Korean artillery batteries aimed at South Korea sealed the deal for the developers. USA Today, 28 May 2026 Mendota Heights now continues making smaller tweaks to the project’s schematic design, with plans scheduled to be presented to the City Council at its June 2 meeting. Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 25 May 2026
Noun
For an even more in-depth look at the internals, Flipper has published full schematics for every component in Altium. Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026 The mobility authority is hosting the meeting, which will feature video, exhibit boards and schematics. Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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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