systematic — done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's systematic sock-sorting method involves color-coding, size-ordering, and even a spreadsheet.
- The company implemented a systematic quality control process.
- She has a systematic way of procrastinating - first social media, then snacks, then more social media.
systematic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/]
done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical
The librarian's systematic filing turned chaos into a perfectly ordered archive.
The detective conducted a systematic search of the building, checking every room in a carefully planned order.
The systematic inspection became almost automatic, helping the team detect problematic equipment early.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'systematikos', derived from 'systema' meaning 'organized whole' or 'system', which combines 'syn-' (together) and 'histanai' (to place or set).
Breakdown
syn- (together) + -stem (place/set) + -atic (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = systematic (relating to or done according to a system)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate's systematic sock-sorting method involves color-coding, size-ordering, and even a spreadsheet.”
“The company implemented a systematic quality control process.”
“She has a systematic way of procrastinating - first social media, then snacks, then more social media.”
“The research requires systematic data collection over several months.”
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