systemically.

In a way that affects an interconnected whole rather than just one local part.

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Words that belong together

• systemically important
• act systemically

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A small institution can still be systemically important if many others depend on it.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: analysis, explanation, qualification. Commonness: moderately common.