schematic

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adjective

sche·​mat·​ic ski-ˈma-tik 

: of or relating to a scheme or schema

schematically

ski-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But in evaluating potential starters on that side of the ball, certain schematic approaches and just simply figuring out how to get off the field on third down, there are some real questions that need answers going into the free weekend in Frisco. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

If there is something schematic about the arc, the characters within it, Clive as much as Leo, are completely human. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

Screens are strong at schematics, comparisons and confirmation. — Julien Vantyghem, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Four gravity switches in the sample-return canister were installed backwards due to an error in the design schematics. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for schematic

• asthmatic
• chromatic
• climatic
• dogmatic
• dramatic
• ecstatic
• emphatic
• erratic
• eustatic
• fanatic
• hepatic
• lymphatic

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 

: of or relating to a scheme or schema

schematically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb