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systemic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɪˈstɛmɪk/

systemic means: Affecting a whole system or group because of how it is organized.

adjective

WHOLE SYSTEMC1

Affecting a whole system or group because of how it is organized.

  • The problem is systemic.
  • The report exposed systemic corruption.
  • These reforms aim to reduce systemic inequality.

Similar words: system-wide

Common phrases: systemic problem, systemic racism, systemic failure

WHOLE BODYC1

Relating to or affecting the whole body, rather than one part.

  • The infection became systemic.
  • This drug has systemic effects.
  • Doctors recommended systemic treatment for the disease.

Similar words: holistic

Opposites: local

Common phrases: systemic infection, systemic treatment, systemic disease

Questions about systemic

What does systemic mean?

Affecting a whole system or group because of how it is organized.

What is systemic in other languages?

Türkçe: sistemik · Español: sistémico · Français: systémique · Deutsch: systemisch · Italiano: sistemico · 日本語: 構造的な

How do you pronounce systemic?

It is pronounced /sɪˈstɛmɪk/.

How do you use systemic in a sentence?

The problem is systemic. The report exposed systemic corruption.

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