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.

a concise graphical system of connected symbols used to show the functional relationships of the parts of an electrical or mechanical component, and the components of a system

plural of schematic

In the manner of a schematic. Drawn or described rather than an example.

A schematic representation; a schema. / (astrology) The combination of the heavenly bodies.

plural of schematism

plural of schema

(transitive) To organize according to a scheme. / (transitive) To distort and simplify for the purpose of highlighting certain characteristics. / (intransitive) To make a plan in outline.

present participle of schematize