Meaning
A set of parts or rules that work together as one whole.
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Word origin
From Greek systema, meaning a whole made of many parts put together.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- systema
- English cognates
- systematic
Grammar
Examples
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A "system" is a set of parts that work together.
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Here "system" means a whole network that works as one.
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A "system" can also be a way of doing something, step by step.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 3: system, quick, future and 7 more words.