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schemata

UK/ˈskiːmətə/

schemata is the plural of schema.

Meaning of schema

Noun

schema (plural schemata or schemas)

  1. An outline or image universally applicable to a general conception, under which it is likely to be presented to the mind (for example, a body schema).
    Synonyms:
    schemat
  2. A formal description of the structure of a database: the names of the tables, the names of the columns of each table, and the data type and other attributes of each column.
    • The database schema defines how the tables are organized.
  3. (markup languages) A formal description of data, data types, and data file structures, such as XML schemas for XML files.
  4. A formula in the metalanguage of an axiomatic system, in which one or more schematic variables appear, which stand for any term or subformula of the system, which may or may not be required to satisfy certain conditions.
  5. A monastic habit in the Greek Orthodox Church.

Origin of schemata

From Ancient Greek σχήματα (skhḗmata), the nominative plural form of σχῆμα (skhêma).

Phrases with schemata

Questions about schemata

What is schemata the plural of?
Schemata is the plural of schema.
How do you pronounce schemata?
Schemata is pronounced /ˈskiːmətə/ (UK).

Words near schemata in the dictionary

  1. Schemacha
  2. schemaless
  3. schemalike
  4. schemas
  5. schemat
  6. schemata
  7. schematic
  8. schematic drawing
  9. schematic drawings
  10. schematic variable
  11. schematic variables

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