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schema — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pattern noun A repeated design of shapes, colors, or lines, often decorative.
  • plot noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
  • schema noun An outline, plan or model showing how the parts of something fit together.
  • scheme noun A plan for how to do something, especially an organized or official one.
  • stratagem noun A clever plan or trick, especially one meant to outwit an opponent.

Senses

schema is used for these senses in English:

  • pattern A particular sequence of events, facts etc. which can be understood, used to predict the future, or seen to have a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship. [from 19th c.]
  • plot (narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
  • schema An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind (for example, a body schema).
  • scheme A systematic plan of future action. [from 18th c.]
  • stratagem Specifically, such a tactic or artifice in military operation.

pattern — full definition

  1. noun A repeated design of shapes, colors, or lines, often decorative.
  2. noun A regular, repeated way that something happens, which can be recognized or used to predict what comes next.
  3. noun A template or model used as a guide for making something, especially a garment.
  4. verb To design or shape something after a model or example.

plot — full definition

  1. noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
  2. noun A small area of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or growing things.
  3. noun A secret plan, usually to do something harmful or illegal.
  4. noun A graph or diagram showing data or a mathematical relationship.
  5. verb To plan something secretly, usually something illegal or harmful.

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