noun🔗ShareA 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."The electrician used a schematic to understand how the wires should be connected to the circuit breaker. "technologytechnicalsciencesystemcomputingelectronicsplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRepresented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter"The student's explanation of the historical causes of the American Civil War was quite schematic; it missed many crucial details and seemed to oversimplify a very complex event. "theorymindeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSketchy, incomplete"The directions to the party were schematic, so we got lost. "technicalplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelating to a schema"The teacher provided a schematic diagram of the water cycle, showing how water moves through the environment. "theoryplanstructuresystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
