systemic
gb/sɪstˈɛmɪk/ us/sɪstˈɛmɪk/
C1
Inglês
~ 7500
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
Affecting an entire system
Happening in or caused by the whole system, not just one part of it.
Padrão de uso:
systemic [problem/issue/change/inequality]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "systemic" with "systematic." "Systemic" means coming from or affecting the whole system (e.g., "systemic racism"). "Systematic" means done in a careful, planned, or orderly way (e.g., "a systematic review" or "a systematic search"). Saying *"systematic racism"* can sound like you are describing racism that is organized and methodical, instead of racism built into systems.
Sinónimos
structural (Stresses that the system's structure itself creates the problem or effect.)
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deep-rooted (Emphasizes that the problem is long-standing and hard to remove, not always tied to a formal system.)
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widespread (Focuses on how common something is, not specifically that it comes from the system.)
Antónimos
isolated (Suggests something limited to a single case or place, not the whole system.)
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superficial (Suggests something only on the surface, not built into the system itself.)
Colocações
systemic problem
|systemic issue
|systemic change
|systemic inequality
|systemic racism
|systemic reform
Temas
society
|politics
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The report concluded that the company’s failures were systemic rather than the fault of a few employees.
- Activists argue that poverty in the region is a systemic issue that requires long-term policy changes.
- The investigation revealed systemic corruption throughout several branches of government.
- Meaningful progress will require systemic change in how schools are funded.
- The study highlights systemic inequalities in access to healthcare services.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- They say racism in that country is a systemic problem.
- We need systemic change in our education system.
- The team found systemic issues in how data was collected.
- There is systemic inequality between rich and poor areas.
- The new law tries to fix systemic problems in housing.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
Affecting the whole body
Used about a disease or drug that works in all of the body, not only in one area.
Padrão de uso:
systemic [disease/infection/treatment/therapy]
Erro comum:
Learners may think "systemic" in medical texts means "systematic" (carefully planned). In this context, it always refers to the body as a system: a systemic drug or disease acts in or on the whole body, not that it is organized or methodical.
Sinónimos
generalized (Medical term for a condition spread through most or all of the body.)
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body-wide (Plain description; less technical and less common in formal writing.)
Antónimos
localized (Describes a disease or treatment limited to one small area of the body.)
Colocações
systemic disease
|systemic infection
|systemic treatment
|systemic therapy
|systemic inflammation
|systemic circulation
Temas
medicine
|health
|science
|body
Exemplos
- The patient developed a systemic infection that required intravenous antibiotics.
- Lupus is a systemic disease that can affect the skin, joints, and internal organs.
- Doctors decided that systemic chemotherapy was necessary because the cancer had spread.
- Systemic inflammation can increase the risk of heart disease.
- The medication is not just topical; it has systemic effects throughout the body.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The virus caused a systemic infection in his body.
- She has a systemic disease that affects many organs.
- The doctor chose a systemic treatment instead of a cream.
- This drug has strong systemic effects.
- They are studying how stress can lead to systemic inflammation.
adjective
technical
C2
property
3
Affecting financial system as whole
Describes problems or risks that can hurt the whole financial system, not just one bank or company.
Padrão de uso:
systemic [risk/crisis/failure]
Erro comum:
Learners may use "systematic risk" when they mean "systemic risk." In finance, "systemic risk" refers to danger to the entire system. "Systematic risk" is a different technical term in portfolio theory and should not be confused in general writing.
Sinónimos
system-wide (Highlights that the entire financial system is affected.)
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structural (Emphasizes that the risk comes from how the financial system is built and organized.)
Antónimos
idiosyncratic (Technical term for risk or problems specific to a single firm or asset, not the whole system.)
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isolated (Describes a problem limited to one part and not spreading through the system.)
Colocações
systemic risk
|systemic crisis
|systemic failure
|systemic instability
|systemic collapse
Temas
economy
|finance
|business
Exemplos
- Regulators are worried about systemic risk in the global banking sector.
- The collapse of several major institutions triggered a systemic crisis.
- New rules were introduced to reduce systemic vulnerabilities in the financial system.
- The report argues that climate change poses systemic risks to the economy.
- Systemic failure in the credit market led to a deep recession.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The bank’s problems created systemic risk for the whole market.
- In 2008 there was a systemic crisis in the financial system.
- The government wants to prevent another systemic failure of banks.
- Experts warn about systemic risks from high levels of debt.
- They studied how one bank’s fall could cause systemic collapse.
adjective
technical
C2
property
4
Spreading through a living organism
Describes a chemical that goes inside a plant or animal and moves through its blood or other transport system.
Padrão de uso:
systemic [pesticide/insecticide/fungicide/drug]
Sinónimos
circulating (Emphasizes that the substance moves through internal fluids, not just on the surface.)
Antónimos
contact (Used for pesticides that act only where they touch, without moving through the organism.)
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topical (Describes treatments that act only where they are applied on the surface.)
Colocações
systemic pesticide
|systemic insecticide
|systemic fungicide
|systemic herbicide
|systemic drug
Temas
science
|biology
|agriculture
|health
Exemplos
- Farmers often prefer systemic insecticides because the chemical moves through the entire plant.
- This systemic fungicide protects new growth for several weeks after application.
- The veterinarian prescribed a systemic drug to treat the parasite infection.
- Systemic pesticides can pose risks to pollinators that feed on treated plants.
- Researchers are studying the environmental impact of systemic chemicals in agriculture.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The plant takes up the systemic pesticide through its roots.
- A systemic drug moves through the whole body.
- They used a systemic insecticide to kill bugs inside the plant.
- Systemic chemicals can stay in the plant for a long time.
- Bees can be harmed by systemic pesticides in flowers.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
systemic
IPA
GB/sɪstˈɛmɪk/
US/sɪstˈɛmɪk/
Sílabas e acento
sys - tem - ic (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tem)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: systemic
Família de palavras
Core family
Related words
systematize
verb
systemically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unsystematic
adjective
Advanced or less common
systematization
noun
Expressões
systemic barriers
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk bˈɛɹiɚz/
fixed phrase
formal
Obstacles created by systems
Rules, processes, or habits in a system that make it hard for some people to succeed or take part.
Exemplos
- Students from low-income families face systemic barriers to higher education.
- We must remove systemic barriers that limit women’s career growth.
- The report identifies systemic barriers for newcomers seeking professional licenses.
systemic bias
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk bˈaɪəs/
fixed phrase
formal
Bias embedded in system
Hidden unfairness in a system’s rules or habits that makes some groups treated better than others.
Exemplos
- The hiring process contains systemic bias against older workers.
- Researchers found systemic bias in the algorithm used to approve loans.
- Training alone cannot remove systemic bias from an institution.
systemic change
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
Change to the whole system
Big changes that affect the whole system, not just one small part.
Exemplos
- Campaigners argue that only systemic change will solve the climate crisis.
- We need systemic change in how we think about mental health at work.
- The reforms led to systemic changes in police training and oversight.
systemic collapse
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk kəlˈæps/
fixed phrase
formal
Collapse of an entire system
When a whole system stops working or fails very badly, not just one small part.
Exemplos
- Analysts warned of the risk of systemic collapse in the banking sector.
- Without urgent action, the healthcare system could face systemic collapse.
- The war led to the systemic collapse of state institutions.
systemic corruption
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk kɚˈʌpʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Corruption throughout a system
Corruption that is spread through most parts of a system, not just a few bad people.
Exemplos
- Investigators discovered systemic corruption in the customs authority.
- Systemic corruption makes it difficult for honest businesses to operate.
- The report describes systemic corruption involving politicians and large companies.
systemic crisis
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk kɹˈaɪsəs/
fixed phrase
formal
Crisis of the whole system
A very serious situation where the whole system is in trouble, not just one part of it.
Exemplos
- The collapse of the major bank triggered a systemic crisis.
- We are facing a systemic crisis of trust in public institutions.
- The pandemic exposed a systemic crisis in long-term care facilities.
systemic discrimination
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk dɪskɹˌɪmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Discrimination embedded in systems
Unfair treatment of a group that happens again and again because of how a whole system works.
Exemplos
- The commission found systemic discrimination against people with disabilities.
- Systemic discrimination means that even neutral policies can hurt some groups more.
- Laws were changed to address systemic discrimination in the workplace.
systemic failure
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk fˈeɪljɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
Breakdown of an entire system
A very serious failure where many parts of a system stop working properly, not just one part.
Exemplos
- The disaster was the result of systemic failure across multiple agencies.
- The report concludes that this was a systemic failure, not a single error.
- Systemic failure in the regulatory system allowed the fraud to continue for years.
systemic inequality
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk ˌɪnɪkwˈɑləti/
fixed phrase
formal
Inequality built into systems
Unfair differences between groups that are caused by the normal rules and structures of a society or organization.
Exemplos
- The study highlights systemic inequality in access to higher education.
- Systemic inequality means that some groups start life with many more advantages than others.
- The policy aims to reduce systemic inequalities in healthcare.
systemic injustice
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk ɪnd͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
Injustice rooted in systems
Unfair treatment that keeps happening because of how laws and institutions work, not just because of one wrong act.
Exemplos
- The movement seeks to address systemic injustice, not only individual cases.
- Systemic injustice is visible in differences in sentencing for similar crimes.
- They marched to protest systemic injustice in the legal system.
systemic issue
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk ˈɪʃu/
fixed phrase
formal
Issue arising from whole system
A serious difficulty that is caused by how a whole system works, not just by one person or event.
Exemplos
- The audit revealed systemic issues in data security across the company.
- We’re dealing with a systemic issue that simple fixes will not solve.
- The panel discussed systemic issues affecting rural healthcare.
systemic oppression
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk əpɹˈɛʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
Oppression built into systems
Unfair and cruel treatment of a group that is supported by the normal rules and structures of society.
Exemplos
- They spoke about systemic oppression faced by indigenous communities.
- The documentary explores systemic oppression in the prison system.
- Activists are working to dismantle systemic oppression in housing and employment.
systemic problem
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk pɹˈɑbləm/
fixed phrase
formal
Problem rooted in system
A problem that comes from the way the whole system is set up, not just from one small mistake.
Exemplos
- This is not just a staffing issue; it’s a systemic problem in how the organization is managed.
- Low test scores point to a systemic problem in the education system.
- The committee found systemic problems in the way complaints were handled.
systemic racism
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
Racism embedded in systems
Racism that is part of the normal rules, laws, or practices of a society or organization, not just the actions of a few people.
Exemplos
- Protesters are calling for action to address systemic racism in the criminal justice system.
- The report documents how systemic racism affects housing, education, and employment.
- Many companies are examining their policies to see how they may reinforce systemic racism.
systemic racism
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk ɹˈeɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
racism built into systems
Systemic racism is racism that is part of how a system works.
Exemplos
- The report highlighted systemic racism in housing and lending.
- Activists argued that systemic racism affected school funding.
- The organization launched a review to address systemic racism in promotion decisions.
systemic reform
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
formal
Reform of the whole system
Major changes made to improve the whole system, not just to fix one small part.
Exemplos
- Experts are calling for systemic reform of the tax system.
- Systemic reform of the justice system will take many years.
- The scandal pushed lawmakers to consider systemic reforms in campaign finance.
systemic risk
1/sɪstˈɛmɪk ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
technical
Risk to entire financial system
The danger that problems in one part of the financial world will spread and damage the whole system.
Exemplos
- Regulators monitor large banks closely because of the systemic risk they pose.
- Derivatives can create systemic risk if not properly controlled.
- The central bank took emergency action to reduce systemic risk in the markets.