kaavamainen — meaning in English

English meaning

• formal adj Following official or established rules and conventions.
• schematic noun A simplified diagram showing how a system or device works, using standard symbols.

Senses

kaavamainen is used for these senses in English:

• formal In accordance with established forms.
• schematic Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.
• schematic Sketchy, incomplete.

formal — full definition

1. adj Following official or established rules and conventions.
2. adj Following strict, precise rules or methods, as in logic or science.

schematic — full definition

1. noun A simplified diagram showing how a system or device works, using standard symbols.
2. adj Presented in an overly simple or formulaic way, missing real depth or nuance.

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