skjematiske

Skjematiske is a Norwegian adjective meaning schematic or diagrammatic. It describes representations that emphasize the essential structure and relationships of a system rather than realistic detail. The term is used across fields such as engineering, information technology, science, education, and design to indicate abstraction and standardization.

In use, skjematisk modifies nouns to describe diagrams, models, or overviews. The plural indefinite form is skjematiske, as in skjematiske diagrammer (schematic diagrams) or skjematiske tegninger. The singular form skjematisk is used with a singular noun, for example en skjematisk tegning or et skjematisk diagram. Definite forms follow Norwegian inflection rules.

Common contexts include the skjematiske diagram in electrical or computer engineering, which represents circuitry with symbols and connections rather than physical layout; skjematisk modell in software architecture or data modeling; and skjematisk oversikt in educational materials to present an outline of a concept. The term is often paired with terms for abstraction, such as schematic diagrams that prioritize readability and understanding of relationships over scale or realism.

Etymology and meaning: the word derives from skjema, meaning form or diagram, via the adjective skjematisk, and is used in Norwegian to convey an approximate, rule-based representation rather than a faithful depiction. In English, the closest equivalent is schematic.

See also: schematic diagram, diagrammatic representation, Skjema.