system

[ sis-tuhm ]
/ ˈsɪs təm /

noun

Origin of system

1610–20; < Late Latin systēma < Greek sýstēma whole compounded of several parts, equivalent to sy- sy- + stē- (variant stem of histánai to cause to stand; akin to Latin stāre to stand) + -ma noun suffix denoting result of action

SYNONYMS FOR system

OTHER WORDS FROM system

sys·tem·less, adjective in·ter·sys·tem, adjective su·per·sys·tem, noun

British Dictionary definitions for intersystem

system
/ (ˈsɪstəm) /

noun

Derived forms of system

systemless, adjective

Word Origin for system

C17: from French système, from Late Latin systēma, from Greek sustēma, from syn- + histanai to cause to stand

Medical definitions for intersystem

system
[ sĭstəm ]

n.

A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole.
An organism or body considered as a whole, especially with regard to its vital processes or functions.
A group of physiologically or anatomically complementary organs or parts.

Cultural definitions for intersystem

system

A group of bodily organs that have similar structures or work together to perform some function, such as the digestive system, nervous system, and respiratory system.

Idioms and Phrases with intersystem

system

see all systems go; out of one's system.