Synonyms for schematic

Most common

diagram · circuit diagram · blueprint

All synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Definitions

1. n. 1

   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.

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

2. adj. 1

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

Related words

Phrases

schematic drawing

Forms

Plural

schematics → diagrams, blueprints, schemes…

Example sentences

• diagram Do you have a technical diagram for this portion?
• blueprint The architect took out a clean blueprint and got to work.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters

scheme¹, formal²

7 letters

diagram³

9 letters

blueprint²

11 letters

schematical

12 letters

conventional⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (formal² = 2 syllables).