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systematics

noun

Etymology

From systematic + -ics.

  1. derived from συστηματικός
  2. borrowed from systēmaticus
  3. formed as systematics — “systematic + -ics”

Definitions

  1. The study of classification systems and nomenclature.

  2. The classification system of a branch of science, especially the classification of…

    The classification system of a branch of science, especially the classification of organisms in biology.

  3. A branch of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account…

    A branch of Christian theology that formulates an orderly, rational, and coherent account of Christian beliefs. It comprises dogmatics, ethics and philosophy of religion.

    • Systematics is an effort to understand those specifically theological affirmations that the theologian holds to be true and so regards as doctrines.
    • The seventh functional specialty, systematics, is concerned with promoting an understanding of the realitites affirmed in the previous specialty, doctrines.
  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. The place where legal provisions stand as relevant for their interpretation.

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