— systematicness , n. — systematically , adv.
/sis'teuh mat"ik/ , adj.
1. having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
2. given to or using a system or method; methodical: a systematic person.
3. arranged in or comprising an ordered system: systematic theology.
4. concerned with classification: systematic botany.
5. pertaining to, based on, or in accordance with a system of classification: the systematic names of plants.
Also, systematical .
[ 1670-80; systematicus systematikós, equiv. to systemat- (s. of sýstema ) SYSTEM + -ikos -IC ]
Syn. 2. See orderly .