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

Was the Bears’ offensive success a schematic failure, or a player one? — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

The lack of film and information on how teams have changed in the offseason from a schematic and personnel perspective can give some teams an advantage. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Noun

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

On the day the plan was presented, the commission first had to review schematics for a new mesh enclosure for an Arabian-leopard habitat at the National Zoo. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 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