systematisch

Systematisch is a German adjective describing an approach, method, or organization that follows a coherent system. It characterizes actions, plans, or classifications that are planned, orderly, and repeatable, as opposed to ad hoc or random. A systematischer Ansatz seeks to solve problems by breaking them into components and applying consistent rules.

Etymology and related terms: Systematisch derives from System with the suffix -isch. The term is closely related to the English 'systematic.' The noun Systematik denotes the science or method of classification, and the verb systematisieren means to organize or categorize in a systematic way. The opposite is unsystematisch.

Usage: The word is common in science, engineering, education, and business. Phrases include systematisches Vorgehen (systematic procedure), systematische Planung (systematic planning), and systematische Fehler (systematic errors). In statistics, systematische Stichprobe refers to systematic sampling. In biology, Systematik denotes taxonomy and the study of relationships among organisms. In theology, systematische Theologie refers to systematic theology, an analytic approach to doctrinal structure. Systematische Literaturrecherche describes a structured literature search, often as part of a systematic review.