Schematic vs. Aschematic — What's the Difference?

A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. A schematic usually omits all details that are not relevant to the key information the schematic is intended to convey, and may include oversimplified elements in order to make this essential meaning easier to grasp.

Of, relating to, or in the form of a scheme or diagram.

A structural or procedural diagram, especially of an electrical or mechanical system.

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

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.

Of or pertaining to a scheme or a schema.

Diagram of an electrical or mechanical system

Represented in simplified or symbolic form