Systematically
/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
Definitions
In a methodical, organized, and planned manner.
/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
In a systematic manner.
The detective systematically questioned the witnesses.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're building with LEGOs. If you put the pieces together systematically, you follow the instructions step by step, so you make sure your building is perfect! It means doing things in a planned and organized way, like a robot.
👶 For kids: Doing things step-by-step, like following a recipe!
More Examples
The company is systematically improving its customer service.
He approached the problem systematically, breaking it down into smaller parts.
How It's Used
"Scientists systematically collect and analyze data."
"The company systematically evaluated its marketing strategies."
"She systematically reviewed her notes before the exam."
From 'systematic' (relating to a system) + '-ally' (forming adverbs). 'Systematic' itself comes from the Greek word 'systēmatikos,' meaning 'composed of parts forming a whole.'
The word 'systematically' and its root 'systematic' started to gain popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries during the age of scientific enlightenment and industrialization, when structure and organization became increasingly valued.
Memory tip
Think of a well-organized computer system; everything is done in a systematic way.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: systēma