Rendszer

Rendszer is a Hungarian noun meaning system. It refers to a set of elements that interact to form a complex, coherent whole. The concept appears in many domains, from natural and technical systems to social and abstract constructs. Common properties include structure, boundaries, functions, and interdependencies among parts.

The term originates in Latin systema and has entered Hungarian through European languages such as German and French, with specialized compounds formed in Hungarian (for example idegrendszer, emésztőrendszer, számítógépes rendszer, operációs rendszer).

In biology, examples include idegrendszer (nervous system), keringési rendszer (circulatory system), emésztőrendszer (digestive system). In computing, rendszer commonly appears as part of számítógépes rendszer (computer system), while the operating system is called operációs rendszer. In systems theory, rendszerszemlélet or rendszerek elmélete describe the study of systems, their boundaries, feedback, and stability. In everyday language, the term is used for organized sets of rules, procedures, or methods, such as a teaching system or a management system. The distinction between open and closed systems, as well as the idea of subsystems and interfaces, is central to analysis.

Understanding a rendszer often involves examining inputs, outputs, processes, and interactions with the environment.