systematic Definition
sys·tem·atic (sis′tə mat′ik)
adjective
- forming or constituting a system
- based on or involving a system
- made or arranged according to a system, method, or plan; regular; orderly
- characterized by the use of method or orderly planning; methodical
- of or having to do with classification; taxonomic
Etymology: Gr systēmatikos
systematic Related Forms
sys′·tem·at′i·cally adverb
systematic Synonyms
systematic Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- very: Reviewed by Roger Greenaway: An odd combination of a very systematic approach mixed with an inspiring collection of creative ideas.
- so: The language which drives a computer is so systematic that the slightest ambiguity, even a missing comma, cannot be tolerated.
- not: A literature review from 1995 [ 1 ] was not systematic, in that it did not give its search strategy.
- clearly: None of these statements captures the essence of this clearly systematic pattern of means.
- still: And although the range of methods has broadened, they are still systematic and controlled.
Modifies a noun
- review: There is a need for a more systematic review of the area over time.
- theology: There can be no systematic theology in North America today without the analysis of Marx.
- approach: In order to reach these states, a systematic approach must be adopted.
- error: Hence, an accuracy of 1 % leads to a maximal systematic error on the estimate of of 20 ps!
- bias: Numbers ending in " 5 " have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent systematic bias.
- violation: This research demonstrates how reparation for victims of gross and systematic human rights violations differs from reparation for isolated violations.
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near systematic
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