Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for System (-s)
system (-s), n. [L. 'musical interval, the universe, body of the articles of faith' < Gk. 'organized, whole, government, constitution'.]
- Pattern; order; organization to enhance understanding.
- Assemblage; placement of things into a complete and regular whole.
- Proper arrangement; regular order of things.
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