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schematically

schematically

1 6.7
In a simple picture or plan that shows the main parts
  • adverb
  • /skɪˈmætɪkli/
translation icon : esquemáticamente
  • So let's take a look schematically at what these terms mean.
  • shown schematically
  • represented schematically
  • illustrated schematically

Examples

  • The concept of the ONIOM method is represented schematically in Figure 6.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The process is schematically outlined in the diagram for easier understanding.

  • And it's just schematically shown here in red.

  • Let me show you schematically how important angle is.

  • The technique is schematically represented in Figure 1 and can be viewed in Video 1.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Figure 3 represents schematically the relationships among the generating system, grid, and distribution systems.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Figures 12 and 13 schematically show the basic concept of the KCDC web portal.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The geographical area covered by the larger surveys is schematically demonstrated in the respective Figures 2-7.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Space is a giant molecule woven from threads, as schematically illustrated in Figure 4.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The relationship between aesthetic illusion, mimesis, and realism is schematically represented in Figure 2.

    Academic text (2004)

Synonyms

diagrammatically
vsschematically
1 7.7

In a way that uses a simple drawing to show parts or steps

is broader meaning a simplified or organized form not only pictures

How Simplified

abstractly
4 7.4
schematically
1 6.7
in detail
77 3.1

Surface Forms

schematically positive

Morphology

schematically = schematic (transparent) = schematic + ly

The adverb is a straightforward formation from the adjective 'schematic' using the productive adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Schematically comes from the Greek schema, which means 'shape' or 'form', and it is the same idea behind the English word scheme and the word 'diagram'. So, to do something schematically is to show it in a simple plan or picture to make the main idea clear.