Added 9 October 2026
systematic
/ˌsɪs.tɪˈmæt.ɪk/ adjective
In Latin: systematicus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about systematic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Characterized by order and planning.
the investigation was very systematic
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Of or relating to taxonomy.
taxonomic relations
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin systēmaticus, from Koine Greek συστηματικός (sustēmatikós), from σύστημᾰ (sústēmă, “a composite; system”) + -ῐκός (-ĭkós, adjective suffix). Cognate with French systématique and Italian sistematico. By surface analysis, system + -atic.
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