schema

 
Pronunciation: /ˈskiːmə/

noun (plural schemata /-mətə/ or schemas)

  • 1 technical a representation of a plan or theory in the form of an outline or model: a schema of scientific reasoning
  • 2 Logic a syllogistic figure.
  • 3(in Kantian philosophy) a conception of what is common to all members of a class; a general or essential type or form.

Origin:

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