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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

2 of 2

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 the two large-scale capital projects are within the range of the existing budget while officials work to finalize its schematic design, Hupp told the Airport Commission last month. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 3 Dec. 2025 Beckert treats the state with the same schematic looseness. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Noun
Obsessively talking with a bot about fantasy football could lead to delusions, just the same as could talking with a bot about impossible schematics for a time machine. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2025 Physical verification checks whether a chip layout meets the manufacturer’s strict rules and faithfully matches the original functional schematic. IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 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 11 Dec. 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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