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SCHEMATIC
conventional, formal, schematic
(adjective) represented in simplified or symbolic form
schematic, schematic drawing
(noun) diagram of an electrical or mechanical system
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
schematic (comparative more schematic, superlative most schematic)
represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter
sketchy, incomplete
relating to a schema
Noun
schematic (plural schematics)
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.
Synonyms
• diagram
Anagrams
• catechism
Source: Wiktionary
Sche*mat"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. Gr.
Definition: Of or pertaining to a scheme or a schema.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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