adj · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/skɪˈmætɪk/
/skiːˈmætɪk/
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rhymes with -ætɪk
CMU ARPABET:S K IH0 M AE1 T IH0 K
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Sketchy, incomplete.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
adj
Meaning 3
Relating to a schema.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
noun
Meaning 4
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
I'll have to study the schematics for the new integrated circuit before I can create a good layout.
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5
adjective satellite
Meaning 5
represented in simplified or symbolic form
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: conventional, formal
Antonyms: none provided
6
noun
Meaning 6
diagram of an electrical or mechanical system
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: schematic drawing
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: diagram
Narrower terms: wiring diagram
History
Etymology
From scheme or schema + -atic.
Across languages
Translations
55 source translations are retained for this English entry.