'Systematic' definitions:
Definition of 'systematic'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Characterized by order and planning; "the investigation was very systematic"; "a systematic administrator" [ant: unsystematic]
adjective
Of or relating to taxonomy; "taxonomic relations"; "a taxonomic designation" [syn: taxonomic, taxonomical, systematic]
Definition of 'Systematic'
From: GCIDE
- Systematic \Sys`tem*at"ic\, Systematical \Sys`tem*at"ic*al\, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. syst['e]matique.]
- 1. Of or pertaining to system; consisting in system; methodical; formed with regular connection and adaptation or subordination of parts to each other, and to the design of the whole; as, a systematic arrangement of plants or animals; a systematic course of study. [1913 Webster]
- Now we deal much in essays, and unreasonably despise systematical learning; whereas our fathers had a just value for regularity and systems. --I. Watts. [1913 Webster]
- A representation of phenomena, in order to answer the purposes of science, must be systematic. --Whewell. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Proceeding according to system, or regular method; as, a systematic writer; systematic benevolence. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Pertaining to the system of the world; cosmical. [1913 Webster]
- These ends may be called cosmical, or systematical. --Boyle. [1913 Webster]
- 4. (Med.) Affecting successively the different parts of the system or set of nervous fibres; as, systematic degeneration. [1913 Webster]
- Systematic theology. See under Theology. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'systematic'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- accordant,
- alike,
- analytical,
- arranged,
- automatic,
- balanced,
- businesslike,
- consistent,
- consonant,
- constant,
- continuous,
- correspondent,
- equable,
- equal,
- even,
- flat,
- formal,
- habitual,
- harmonious,
- homogeneous,
- immutable,
- in hand,
- invariable,
- level,
- logical,
- measured,
- mechanical,
- methodic,
- methodical,
- monolithic,
- normal,
- of a piece,
- ordered,
- orderly,
- organized,
- persistent,
- planned,
- regular,
- regular as clockwork,
- robotlike,
- routine,
- smooth,
- stable,
- standard,
- standardized,
- steadfast,
- steady,
- symmetrical,
- systematized,
- unbroken,
- unchangeable,
- unchanged,
- unchanging,
- undeviating,
- undifferentiated,
- undiversified,
- uniform,
- unruffled,
- unvaried,
- unvarying,
- usual,
- well-ordered,
- well-regulated