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

Derived Forms

• ˌsystemˈatically, adverb

Other Words From

• 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

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

Synonym Study

See orderly.

Example Sentences

Ilze Kehris, assistant secretary general for human rights at the UN, said the pattern and frequency of Israel's attacks suggest systematic targeting of civilians.

From BBC

"Anecdotal reports can serve as important indicators of environmental health problems," she says, but stresses that without systematic data collection, establishing evidence of a causal relationship is difficult.

From BBC

A systematic review of 21 studies on green tea has shown similar benefits to matcha for improvements in memory, plus evidence for mood improvement.

From Salon

A later resolution further requested the commission to “investigate all underlying root causes of recurrent tensions, instability and protraction of conflict, including systematic discrimination and repression based on national, ethnic, racial or religious identity.”

From Salon

The desire for cattle-supporting land played an integral role in the systematic decimation of bison populations, as well.

From Salon

Related Words

• efficient
• methodical
• organized
• precise
• standardized