/ skiːˈmætɪk; NAmE / adjective
1.
in the form of a diagram that shows the main features or relationships but not the details :
a schematic diagram
2.
according to a fixed plan or pattern :
The play has a very schematic plot.
► sche·mat·ic·al·ly / -kli; NAmE / adverb :
The process is shown schematically in figure 3.