Extraordinary maths ace provides conceptual framework (8)

I believe the answer is:

schemata

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'provides conceptual framework' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'extraordinary maths ace' is the wordplay.
'extraordinary' is an anagram indicator.
'maths'+'ace'='mathsace'
'mathsace' anagrammed gives 'SCHEMATA'.

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(Other definitions for schemata that I've seen before include "diagrams" , "Diagrammatic outlines" , "Plans" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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