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system

[ sis-tuhm ]
/ ˈsɪs təm /
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noun
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Origin of system

First recorded in 1610–20; from Late Latin systēma, from Greek sýstēma whole compounded of several parts, equivalent to sy- “”with, together” + stē- (variant stem of histánai “to cause to stand”; akin to Latin stāre “to stand” ) + -ma noun suffix denoting result of action; see sy-, stand

OTHER WORDS FROM system

sys·tem·less, adjectivein·ter·sys·tem, adjectivesu·per·sys·tem, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for system

system
/ (ˈsɪstəm) /

noun

Derived forms of system

systemless, adjective

Word Origin for system

C17: from French système, from Late Latin systēma, from Greek sustēma, from syn- + histanai to cause to stand
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Cultural definitions for system

system

A group of bodily organs that have similar structures or work together to perform some function, such as the digestive system, nervous system, and respiratory system.

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Other Idioms and Phrases with system

system

see all systems go; out of one's system.

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