noun

schematic

skih-MA-tihk

noun

A simplified diagram showing how a system or device works, using standard symbols.

"The electrician studied the schematic before rewiring the panel."

"A schematic of the circuit was pinned to the workshop wall."

adj

Presented in an overly simple or formulaic way, missing real depth or nuance.

"His explanation of the crisis felt schematic and left out the messy details."

How to Use Schematic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA simple diagram of how something works, or (as an adjective) an explanation that's too simplified.

Common pairings

wiring schematic circuit schematic

more schematic comparative, schematics plural, most schematic superlative

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The electrician studied the _____ before rewiring the panel.

From "scheme"/"schema" plus the suffix "-atic".

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