Hemisystematic

/ˌhɛmisɪstəˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Partially systematic or organized according to a system, but not completely or thoroughly.

Etymology

From hemi- (half) + systematic (from Greek systema meaning organized arrangement). Developed in academic contexts to describe classification or organizational methods that are only partially methodical.

Kelly Says

A hemisystematic approach to organizing your room might mean you organize your books by genre but leave your clothes in a pile—it's more organized than chaos but less organized than a complete system.

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