Adjective
a schematic diagram of their business model
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Adjective
Rosenblatt, too, nails the back-and-forth of dialogue but, in his first attempt, can land, for fleeting but unwelcome moments, in a schematic place.—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026 In place of the existing seasonal pool, schematic drawings now show a new year-round competition pool, 50 meters long, 25 yards wide and from 3-foot, 6-inches to 12-foot, 9-inches deep.—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
The mobility authority is hosting the meeting, which will feature video, exhibit boards and schematics.—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for schematic
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
New Latin schematicus, from Greek schēmat-, schēma