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View synonyms for systematic

systematic

[ sis-tuh-mat-ik ]

adjective

  1. having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan:

    a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.

  2. given to or using a system or method; methodical:

    a systematic person.

  3. arranged in or comprising an ordered system:

    systematic theology.

  4. concerned with classification:

    systematic botany.

  5. pertaining to, based on, or in accordance with a system of classification:

    the systematic names of plants.



systematic

/ ˌsɪstɪˈmætɪk /

adjective

  1. characterized by the use of order and planning; methodical

    a systematic administrator

  2. comprising or resembling a system

    systematic theology

  3. Alsosystematicalsɪstəˈmætɪkəl biology of or relating to the taxonomic classification of organisms
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌsystemˈatically, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • sys·tem·at·ic·ness noun
  • sys·tem·at·i·cal·ly adverb
  • in·ter·sys·tem·at·ic adjective
  • in·ter·sys·tem·at·i·cal adjective
  • non·sys·tem·at·ic adjective
  • non·sys·tem·at·i·cal adjective
  • o·ver·sys·tem·at·ic adjective
  • o·ver·sys·tem·at·ic·ness noun
  • pre·sys·tem·at·ic adjective
  • qua·si-sys·tem·at·ic adjective
  • un·sys·tem·at·ic adjective
  • un·sys·tem·at·i·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of systematic1

First recorded in 1670–80; from Late Latin systēmaticus, from Greek systēmatikós, equivalent to systēmat- (stem of sýstēma ) “system” + -ikos adjective suffix; system, -ic
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Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

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Trump's discredited audio-visual presentation of what he said was the systematic extermination of white Afrikaner farmers was the high-water mark of their lobbying efforts, amplified as they were in the Oval Office.

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Egypt said the shots being fired on the group "violates all diplomatic norms", while Turkey said it was "yet another demonstration of Israel's systematic disregard for international law and human rights".

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Zambia's foreign minister has warned diplomats against interfering in the country's affairs, days after the US ambassador raised concerns about the "systematic theft" of drugs donated to the southern African state.

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However, she claimed a "systematic collapse of acceptable service delivery in Essex" was "undermining" this potential.

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“A systematic post-test walk-through confirmed all materials were cold and extinguished. ATF and the Los Angeles City Fire Department would like to thank the public for their cooperation during these operations,” Scott said.

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