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Systemrelevant

/zʏsˈteːmʁeˌlɛvant/
💡 essential to the functioning of a system

“Banken sind systemrelevant.”

“Banks are essential to the system.”


formal

Describing an entity, service, or institution whose failure would have severe consequences for the functioning of a larger system (e.g., economy, infrastructure, healthcare).

Die Energieversorgung ist systemrelevant.

Energy supply is essential to the system.

💡

Often used in economic, political, or infrastructural contexts to highlight critical importance.

Collocations

systemrelevante Branchesystemically important sectorsystemrelevante Infrastrukturcritical infrastructure

Synonyms

lebenswichtigunverzichtbarkritisch

Antonyms

entbehrlichunwichtig

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use 'systemrelevant' for formal discussions about critical systems, not everyday objects.

📖Word Origin

From 'System' (system) + 'relevant' (relevant). Coined in German to describe entities whose failure would disrupt broader systems.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in discussions about economic policy, public health, and infrastructure. Avoid overuse in casual contexts.

Word Breakdown

System
system
root
+
relevant
important
root
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