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
In 26 years as a head coach, Reid has become most known around the NFL as the screen master, his schematic innovations of the play being one of his core contributions to the sport. Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 This schematic change in Chicago’s approach is extremely complimentary to Lavine’s strengths, specifically his world-famous athleticism. Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
Make:’s generator is a simplified version of a circuit by Aaron Logue, but Make: fortunately has a copy of the original schematic. IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025 Smith has a reputation as an offensive guru with a mind for schematics. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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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