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systematically
sihs-tuh-MAT-ih-klee
Systematically (adv) means In an organized, methodical way; following a consistent plan. Example: “The team systematically tested every possible cause of the fault.”
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In an organized, methodical way; following a consistent plan.
"The team systematically tested every possible cause of the fault."
"She systematically checked each room of the house for the missing keys."
"The librarian systematically sorted the returned books by author and shelf."
How to use systematically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something step by step according to a plan, rather than randomly.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more systematically
- Superlative
- most systematically
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Etymology
From "systematic" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ally."
Synonyms
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unsystematically
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What does “systematically” mean?
The word “systematically” means in an organized, methodical way; following a consistent plan. In plain terms, doing something step by step according to a plan, rather than randomly.
How do you pronounce “systematically”?
“Systematically” is pronounced sihs-tuh-MAT-ih-klee (/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪ.kli/ in IPA).
How do you use “systematically” in a sentence?
Here is “systematically” used in a sentence: “The team systematically tested every possible cause of the fault.”
What part of speech is “systematically”?
“Systematically” is an adverb.
Is “systematically” a common word?
“Systematically” is an uncommon word in modern English.
