programmatic

adjective

pro·​gram·​mat·​ic ˌprō-grə-ˈma-tik 

1

: relating to program music

2

: of, relating to, resembling, or having a program

programmatically

ˌprō-grə-ˈma-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of programmatic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As an alternative to repayment, Sheffield in 2022 led the creation of a package of city programmatic and discount offerings for those who were overtaxed, like half-off Detroit Land Bank Authority homes and first dibs on affordable housing. —Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025

Wnuk will focus on building strategic plans and growth initiatives across the Network division’s digital portfolio, as well as national spot sales, political sales, and programmatic sales. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025

That shift requires more than programmatic tweaks. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025

Strategic pillars are scholarships and student investment; programmatic innovation and resources; talent discovery and development; research and advocacy; and institutional capacity building. —Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for programmatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic