systemicaladj.
/sᵻˈstiːmɪkl/, /sᵻˈstɛmɪkl/, U.S. /səˈstɛmɪk(ə)l/ Now somewhat rare.
1. = systematic adj. (in various senses).
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the world > relative properties > order > [adjective] > of or relating to a system > systematic
formal1413
methodical1570
methodic1620
systematical1686
systematic1722
systemical1724
scientific?1757
1724 A. Collins Disc. Grounds Christian Relig. Concl. 273 The commentaries on Scripture, and systemical books of all modern theologues.
1804 W. Nicholson tr. A.-F. de Fourcroy Gen. Syst. Chem. Knowl. VI. vi. xviii. 68 Authors of systemical publications upon chemistry.
1912 Dietetic & Hygienic Gaz. Feb. 95/1 Systemical instruction in the hygiene and care of babies should be placed within reach of all mothers.
2011 Daily Rec. (Rochester, N.Y.) (Nexis) 25 July She has been documenting systemical corruption in the judiciary for 20 years.
2. = systemic adj. (in various senses).
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the world > life > the body > system > [adjective]
systemic1803
systemic1834
systemical1883
1883 J. Rabone Hist. Shakespeare 15 The details of the systemical circulation remained incompletely proved till the examination of injected tissues by the microscope had been made.
1921 T. C. Robinson in 53 Experiences in New Thought: By 49 Writers xxxiv. 123 This matter of systemical tension, shrinkage, contraction, drawing together or tightening up of the tissues, etc., is due to certain kinds of thought which should be avoided.
1972 W. F. Ganong in J. A. Kappers & J. P. Schade Topics in Neuroendocrinology 57 I would like to emphasize this point about systemical injection versus either intraventricular injection or implants.
2010 T. Agner in J. S. Johansen et al. Contact Dermatitis xx. 401 To initiate an effective medical treatment (topical, systemical and physical therapies).
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2015; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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adj.1724