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schematic
adjective /skɪˈmæt.ɪk/
/-ˈmæt̬-/ Definition
(Definition of schematic adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Defining & explaining
Synonyms and related words:
- account (to sb) for sth phrasal verb
- belabour verb (EXPLAIN)
- bill sb as sth phrasal verb
- characterize verb
- define verb (EXPLAIN)
- every picture tells a story idiom
- explain verb
- explanatory adjective
- explicate verb
- expound verb
- fill sb in phrasal verb
- get sth across phrasal verb
- outline noun (DESCRIPTION)
- outline verb (DESCRIBE)
- paint a black picture of sth/sb idiom
- pinpoint verb
- trace verb (FIND)
- unpack verb (EXPLAIN)
- viz. adverb
- what is he, are they, etc. like? idiom
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