Schematic

Quick meaning: Schematic is an adjective meaning Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.

Meaning

Represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter.

More Meanings

1. Sketchy, incomplete.
2. Relating to a schema.
3. 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.

Example Sentences

I'll have to study the schematics for the new integrated circuit before I can create a good layout.

Dr. Starbuck gives an interesting, and it seems to me a true, account—so far as conceptions so schematic can claim truth at all[…]

In contrast to other media players and similar devices, the Chumby’s internal schematics and source code — the programs that make it work — are completely open and available on www.chumby.com.

Given the terminology we have introduced here, we can say that all of the bracketed phrases in (3) above are of the schematic form (4) below: (4) Specifier + Head + Complement Now, we have already argued in the case of Noun Phrases that a Head Noun together with its Complement form an N-bar; and that this N-bar together with its Specifier ( = Determiner) forms an N-double-bar.

Word Forms

• schematics

Synonyms for schematic

Depending on context, synonyms include diagram, conventional, formal, nonrepresentational.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include conventional, formal, nonrepresentational, scheme, pattern, overview.

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