Sche"ma*tism (?), n. [Cf. F. sch'ematisme (cf. L. schematismos florid speech), fr. Gr. , fr. to form. See Scheme.]
1. Astrol.
Combination of the aspects of heavenly bodies.
2.
Particular form or disposition of a thing; an exhibition in outline of any systematic arrangement.
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