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systematization

|sys/tem/a/ti/za/tion|

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/ˌsɪs.tə.mə.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

(systematize)

organize systematically

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'systematization' originates from the Greek word 'sustēma,' where 'syn-' meant 'together' and 'histanai' meant 'to stand.'

Historical Evolution

The Greek 'sustēma' transformed into the Latin 'systema,' and eventually became the modern English word 'system' and its derivatives like 'systematization.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a whole composed of parts,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'organizing according to a system.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act or process of organizing something according to a system or a plan.

The systematization of the library's catalog made it easier to find books.

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Last updated: 2025/01/25 00:50