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 terms of schematic fit, though, this was one of my favorite picks. Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 30 July 2025 Williams said architecture firm Lake Flato and construction company Crafton Tull have completed the schematic design review phase for the new Ramay Junior High. Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 25 July 2025
Noun
Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said that the Steelers have made several changes to their personnel and schematics after the highly compensated unit allowed 27.4 points per game over the final four weeks of the regular season and the playoff loss. Mike Defabo, New York Times, 16 June 2025 The district is about to get into the schematics phase to work out some sort of vision, Lilly said. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 June 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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“Schematic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schematic. Accessed 7 Aug. 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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