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

Once while Govan was visiting the atelier, Zumthor took his arm and wiped an entire schematic to the floor in a fit of utter frustration. —Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026

The still schematic design shows a large-scale grid across its facades grasping at some form of architectural decorum while demonstrating the building’s unwieldly proportions. —Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026

Noun

Surrounded by bright white walls plastered temporarily with schematics and text earlier this month, with valuable pieces of art being unpacked and set on the floor until they could be hung, the duo was witnessing the fruits of more than two years’ labor. —Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026

The talent level is at a really good level right now in the league, the coaching and the schematics are really high. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 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