German word

programmatisch

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁogʁaˈmaːtɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveprogrammatic

Example

Die Partei formulierte programmatische Ziele.

The party formulated programmatic goals.

Illustration for programmatisch (programmatic)

More examples

Die Initiative präsentierte programmatische Leitlinien statt konkreter Maßnahmen.

The initiative presented programmatic guidelines instead of concrete measures.

Core concept

A framework of principles that sets an organization's direction and guides major decisions.

Common phrases

  • programmatische Leitlinien

    programmatic guidelines

  • programmatische Vorgaben

    programmatic requirements

Similar words

ideologisch: Based on a specific ideology or system of thought.
konzeptionell: Developed as part of a broader conceptual framework or plan.
pragmatisch: Giving priority to practical effects and adaptable action.
dogmatisch: Following established doctrines or rules with unquestioning strictness.

Definition in German

Ein Adjektiv, das anzeigt, dass etwas zu einem Leitbild oder Programm gehört und dadurch grundsätzliche Ziele oder Vorgaben kennzeichnet

Word origin

German programmatisch is formed from Programm with the suffix -atisch, while Programm ultimately derives through Latin programma from Greek programma, meaning a written public notice.

Usage tips

  • In computing, English programmatic commonly relates to software or code, while German programmatisch in political contexts commonly refers to principles and policy.

Other meanings

  • policy-orientedadjective
  • guidingadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Programmatikprogrammatic characternoun

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