skjemata

Skjemata is a term found in Scandinavian-language texts used to denote plural forms related to form, template, or schema. In many contexts, skjemata is used as a direct rendering of the plural of schema or schemata, and can also function as the ordinary plural of skjemat (form, template) in Norwegian and Danish. Because usage varies by author and field, skjemata does not have a single universally accepted definition.

In linguistics and cognitive science, skjemata may refer to schematic representations that underlie grammatical knowledge or perception. Some authors describe skjemata as mental templates that guide the processing of sentences or events. In information design and data modeling, skjemata can denote schemas or templates used to structure data, forms, or questionnaires. For example, a medical intake form may be described as a skjemat or as part of a larger skjemata set that defines required fields.

Despite its regional usage, the term is rarely used in international standards; most readers will encounter schema or schemata in global literature. Related terms include schema, schemata, and template, which often appear in parallel discussions across linguistics, cognitive science, and information systems.