schematic — represented in the form of a diagram or simplified outline
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: represented in the form of a diagram or simplified outline
Pronunciation (IPA): /skiˈmætɪk/
Example Sentences
- My dad's idea of fixing electronics: stare at the schematic for 10 minutes, then call a professional.
- The architect presented a schematic layout of the new building to the clients.
- Students need to draw a schematic of their science project for the fair.
schematic
ADJECTIVE[/skiˈmætɪk/]
represented in the form of a diagram or simplified outline
The engineer explained the machine using a schematic diagram.
The electrician studied the schematic before repairing the circuit. (📐 Simple Diagram + 🔗 Connections → Schematic)
The schematic made the automatic system easy to build in a systematic way.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'schema' meaning 'form, shape, or plan', combined with the Latin suffix '-atic' meaning 'of or pertaining to'. The word entered English via Medieval Latin and French, ultimately deriving from the Greek root 'skhema'.
Breakdown
schem- (Greek 'schema': form/plan) + -atic (Latin suffix: of/pertaining to) = schematic
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📝Examples
“My dad's idea of fixing electronics: stare at the schematic for 10 minutes, then call a professional.”
“The architect presented a schematic layout of the new building to the clients.”
“Students need to draw a schematic of their science project for the fair.”
“The professor's schematic explanation made the complex theory much clearer.”
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