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systemically

/sɪˈstɛmɪkli/
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Adjective:systemic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that relates to, affects, or is ingrained throughout an entire system, organization, or society rather than isolated parts.

Example

"The committee concluded that the regulatory failures were systemically embedded within the financial sector."

2

In a way that affects or circulates throughout the entire body of an organism or plant rather than a single localized area.

Example

"When the infection spread, the physician decided to administer the antibiotic systemically rather than topically."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'systemically' with 'systematically': 'systemically' means affecting an entire system or organism as a whole, whereas 'systematically' means done according to a fixed plan or method.

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systematize
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systemization
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Systemically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/systemically
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