systématiquement

systematically

adverb sees-teh-mah-teek-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

Systématiquement modifies verbs or adjectives to indicate that something is done in a methodical, organised, or invariable way. It derives from systématique (systematic). In informal speech it can carry an exasperated tone — il est systématiquement en retard (he is always late without fail).

Examples

"Elle vérifie systématiquement chaque document."

Natural Translation

She systematically checks every document.

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