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systema set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪstəm/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother still can't figure out the TV remote control system.
  • The transportation system in Seoul is very efficient.
  • I have a perfect system for avoiding homework: I pretend I'm sick.

system

NOUN

[/ˈsɪstəm/]

a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɪstəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪstəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootsystem

🎵Rhyme

wisdomcustomrhythm
wisdom
custom
rhythm

🔗Collocations

operating system
immune system
school system
system crash
install a system
system failure

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother still can't figure out the TV remote control system.

The transportation system in Seoul is very efficient.

😄 Fun example

I have a perfect system for avoiding homework: I pretend I'm sick.

The banking system has become more digital recently.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

methodstructureorganizationframeworknetwork

Antonyms

chaosdisorderconfusion

Related

systematicsystematicallyorganizeprocedureprocess

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