systematic

adjective

sys·​tem·​at·​ic ˌsi-stə-ˈma-tik 

1

: relating to or consisting of a system

2

: presented or formulated as a coherent body of ideas or principles

systematic thought

3

a

: methodical in procedure or plan

a systematic approach

a systematic scholar

b

: marked by thoroughness and regularity

systematic efforts

4

: of, relating to, or concerned with classification

specifically : taxonomic

systematically

ˌsi-stə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

systematicness

ˌsi-stə-ˈma-tik-nəs 

noun

Systematic and Systemic: Usage Guide

Systematic and systemic both come from system. Systematic is the more common word; it most often describes something that is done according to a system or method

a systematic approach to learning that involves carefully following the program's steps

Systemic describes what relates to or affects an entire system. For example, a systemic disease affects the entire body or organism, and systemic changes to an organization have an impact on the entire organization, including its most basic operations.

Synonyms

• methodical
• methodic
• neat
• orderly
• organized
• regular
• systematized

Examples of systematic in a Sentence

We used a systematic approach to solve the problem.

She made a systematic study of the evidence.

the systematic production of cars

Recent Examples on the Web

The military has been accused by Western governments of systematic atrocities, and excessive use of air strikes and artillery in civilian areas. —Reuters, NBC News, 4 Apr. 2024

Israel’s systematic oppression and slaughter of the Palestinians is a present-day abomination. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024

Customer sentiment analysis involves the systematic interpretation of opinions, emotions and attitudes expressed in customer feedback and reviews. —Laura Kegley, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

Their insights paved the way for the systematic analysis of behavioral patterns to identify suspects, marking a significant advancement in law enforcement practices. —Callie Cassick, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024

But taking steps to normalize relations with the Taliban before their leaders halt their systematic persecution of women would be a gross betrayal of the millions of women and girls whose lives the United States helped to transform over two decades. —Lisa Curtis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Mar. 2024

The board’s decision comes after months of public scrutiny and conversations on how to move forward since the district was forced to close schools six to seven days at the start of the year while leaders tried to work through the major systematic flaws. —The Courier-Journal, 27 Mar. 2024

Studies have found no definitive link between babies’ brain and eye development and DHA supplementation, a 2017 meta-analysis of 15 studies found, according to Cochrane, a nonprofit that supports systematic reviews of health research. —Heather Vogell, ProPublica, 21 Mar. 2024

Last July, The Associated Press reported that thousands of Ukrainian civilians were being held in Russian prisons and subjected to systematic torture and slave labor. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin systematicus, from Greek systēmatikos, from systēmat-, systēma

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing systematic

• non-systematic
• systematic error
• systematic theology

Kids Definition

systematic

adjective

sys·​tem·​at·​ic ˌsis-tə-ˈmat-ik 

1

: relating to or forming a system

systematic thought

2

: presented or worked out as a system

3

: carried out or acting with thoroughness or regularity

systematic efforts

systematically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

systematic

adjective

sys·​tem·​at·​ic ˌsis-tə-ˈmat-ik 

: of, relating to, or concerned with classification

specifically : taxonomic

systematically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb