schematic

1 of 2

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

Unfortunately, the juggling of storylines ends up being more schematic than insightful. — Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Deablo will take over the communication aspect, and the others will fill various other responsibilities Elliss held from a role and schematic perspective. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 June 2026

Noun

Graham is updating the defense by installing some different front structures, blitzes, coverages and other schematics. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 11 June 2026

Mechanical designs are being created in Onshape, and firmware, hardware schematics, and related design files are expected to be released through the ZeroWireRobotics GitHub organization following the completion of the Crowd Supply campaign. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 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