Planning, expecting and arranging systematically (Definition of systematic from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

In simplest terms, something described as systematic uses or follows a system, while something described as systemic is part of, or is embedded in, the system itself.

We used a systematic approach to solve the problem. She made a systematic study of the evidence. He is very systematic [= methodical] in his work. the systematic production of cars

Definition of systematic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Biology concerned with classification: systematic botany. Biology pertaining to, based on, or in accordance with a system of classification: the systematic names of plants.

1. Characterized by, based on, or constituting a system: systematic thought. 2. Working or done in a step-by-step manner; methodical: a systematic worker; a systematic approach.

systematic, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Systematic refers to something that is methodical, well-organized, and follows a fixed set of procedures or principles. It involves a logical and well-planned approach to tasks or processes, aiming to achieve …

Dec 11, 2025 · Adjective systematic (comparative more systematic, superlative most systematic) Carried out according to a planned, ordered procedure.

systematic meaning, definition, what is systematic: organized carefully and done thoroughly: Learn more.