schematic

Meanings

Adjective

• represented too simply or in an overly formulaic way, reflecting a shallow or incomplete understanding of complex subject matter
• sketchy, incomplete
• relating to a schema

Noun

• 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.

Related

Similar words

• diagram

Origin

• From scheme or schema.