Definition of SCHEMATIC

schematic

Plural: schematics

Noun

  • diagram of an electrical or mechanical system
  • 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.

Adjective Satellite

  • represented in simplified or symbolic form

Adj

  • 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.

Examples

  • I'll have to study the schematics for the new integrated circuit before I can create a good layout.

Origin / Etymology

From scheme or schema + -atic.

Synonyms

conventional, formal, schematic drawing, diagram

Scrabble Score: 18

schematic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
schematic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
schematic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

schematic: valid Words With Friends Word