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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