systemic
adjective/sɪˈstɛmɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,779 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or affecting an entire system, organization, or body as a whole.
Example sentence
The researchers found that poverty is systemic problem affecting every level of society.
Synonyms & related words
- widespread
- pervasive
- structural
- deep-rooted
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