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systematically-selected

|sys-tem-at-ic-al-ly-se-lect-ed|

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/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli sɪˈlɛktɪd/

(systematically-select)

methodically chosen

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'systematically-selected' originates from the combination of 'systematic' and 'select,' where 'systematic' comes from the Greek 'systēmatikos,' meaning 'organized,' and 'select' from the Latin 'selectus,' meaning 'chosen.'

Historical Evolution

'systematic' evolved from the Greek 'systēmatikos' through Latin and Old French, while 'select' transformed from the Latin 'selectus' through Old French 'selecter,' eventually becoming the modern English 'select.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'systematic' meant 'pertaining to a system,' and 'select' meant 'to choose.' Over time, 'systematically-selected' evolved to mean 'chosen in an organized manner.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

chosen or picked in a methodical and organized manner.

The samples were systematically-selected to ensure accuracy.

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Last updated: 2025/06/24 00:54