systemic
Translation
systemic, system-wide
Examples
The company has systemic problems.
The company has systemic problems.
It is a systemic infection affecting the whole body.
It is a systemic infection affecting the whole body.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) relating to a whole system. The company has systemic problems.
Similar Words
Synonyms: system-wide, general, extensive; Antonyms: local, specific, partial
Etymology
From 'system' + '-ic', an adjective-forming suffix. It means 'relating to a system as a whole'.
Memory Tips
'Systemic' affects the whole 'system,' whether it's a body, a company, or an economy. Don't confuse it with 'systematic', which means methodical.