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schematic

adj
/skɪˈmætɪk/

Etymology

From scheme or schema + -atic.

  1. derived from σχῆμα
  2. formed as schematic — “schema + -atic”

Definitions

  1. Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete…

    Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.

  2. Sketchy, incomplete.

    • Dr. Starbuck gives an interesting, and it seems to me a true, account—so far as conceptions so schematic can claim truth at all[…]

  3. Relating to a schema.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A simplified line drawing used by scientists, engineers, technologists and others to…

      A simplified line drawing used by scientists, engineers, technologists and others to illustrate a system at an abstract level. Schematic drawings often use standard symbols for clarity.

      • I'll have to study the schematics for the new integrated circuit before I can create a good layout.
      • In contrast to other media players and similar devices, the Chumby’s internal schematics and source code — the programs that make it work — are completely open and available on www.chumby.com.

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