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Systematical
{
Sysˊtem-at′ic
,Sysˊtem-at′ic-al
, }Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F.
systématique
.] 1.
Of or pertaining to system; consisting in system; methodical; formed with regular connection and adaptation or subordination of parts to each other, and to the design of the whole;
as, a
systematic
arrangement of plants or animals; a systematic
course of study.Now we deal much in essays, and unreasonably despise
systematical
learning; whereas our fathers had a just value for regularity and systems. I. Watts.
A representation of phenomena, in order to answer the purposes of science, must be
systematic
. Whewell.
2.
Proceeding according to system, or regular method;
as, a
systematic
writer; systematic
benevolence.3.
Pertaining to the system of the world; cosmical.
These ends may be called cosmical, or
systematical
. Boyle.
4.
(Med.)
Affecting successively the different parts of the system or set of nervous fibres;
as,
. systematic
degenerationSystematic theology
. See under
Theology
.