[ˈskiːmə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a representation of a plan or theory in the form of an outline or model
(e.g: a schema of scientific reasoning)

- a syllogistic figure

- (in Kantian philosophy) a conception of what is common to all members of a class; a general or essential type or form


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Origin:
late 18th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek skhēma ‘form, figure’