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Etymology of the English word schema

the English word schema
derived from the Latin word schema (shape, figure, form)
derived from the Greek word schema, σχῆμα (a figure (as a mode or circumstance); external condition)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *segh-

Date

The earliest known usage of schema in English dates from the 19th century.

Cognates

Dutch schema, French schéma, German Schema, Norwegian skjema, Swedish schema

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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