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systemically

systemically

6 6.5
In a way that affects the whole system rather than just one part
  • adverb
  • /sɪˈstɛmɪkli/
  • Formal
translation icon : sistemáticamente
  • How can we, as members of the Division of Education faculty, systemically support the development and implementation of high-quality AR projects?
  • systemically administered
  • systemically important
  • viewing problems systemically

They're saying you live in a systemically racist society.

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Examples

  • And I would not risk having any of my money at a bank that is not a systemically important bank.

  • The new policy aims to address issues systemically rather than just fixing individual cases.

  • Treatment may be limited to the eye alone or may need to be given systemically.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The other is his work to transform the Catholic Church itself systemically.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Speaking systemically, helping family structures be more flexible can aid in the family system's adaptation.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Whatever changes occur in the European scene, the natural gas industry must be viewed systemically.

    Academic text (1990)
  • Company Epsilon is doing this thing, and it's doing this thing systemically to harm consumers.

  • Such travelers may be systemically more unwell, with the potential for serious complications.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Therefore, all patients are treated systemically with chemotherapy and locally and regionally with radiotherapy, surgery, or both.

    Academic text (2005)
  • In Vancouver Public Schools, teacher librarians are now systemically linked to instructional technology and instructional effectiveness initiatives.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

system-wide
vssystemically
7 4.6

Affecting every part of a system, not just one part

is used for effects or relations across the whole system rather than direct action
holistically
vssystemically
4 5.4

Looking at all parts together

emphasizes causing or relating to system level effects rather than just consideration

Antonyms

136 2.5

Happening one at a time and not with others

127 1.4

In a particular area or community rather than in the whole country

How Systemic

globally
77 3.5
systemically
  • Formal
6 6.5
regionally
9 4.0
locally
127 1.4

Surface Forms

systemically positive

Morphology

systemically = systemic (transparent) = system + ic + ally

The adverb 'systemically' is transparently derived from the adjective 'systemic' by adding the adverbial suffix '-ally'.

Etymology

Systemically comes from system, meaning 'a group of parts that work together', as in the 'computer system' or the 'solar system', plus the endings -ic ('relating to') and -ally ('in this way'). So, to act systemically is to affect the whole system rather than just one part.