Why is the solar system called a "system"?
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sys·tem (sstm)
n.
1. A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent elements forming a complex whole.
2. A functionally related group of elements, especially:
a. The human body regarded as a functional physiological unit.
b. An organism as a whole, especially with regard to its vital processes or functions.
c. A group of physiologically or anatomically complementary organs or parts: the nervous system; the skeletal system.
d. A group of interacting mechanical or electrical components.
e. A network of structures and channels, as for communication, travel, or distribution.
f. A network of related computer software, hardware, and data transmission devices.
3. An organized set of interrelated ideas or principles.
4. A social, economic, or political organizational form.
5. A naturally occurring group of objects or phenomena: the solar system.
6. A set of objects or phenomena grouped together for classification or analysis.
7. A condition of harmonious, orderly interaction.
8. An organized and coordinated method; a procedure. See Synonyms at method.
9. The prevailing social order; the establishment. Used with the: You can't beat the system.
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[Late Latin systma, systmat-, from Greek sustma, from sunistanai, to combine : sun-, syn- + histanai, set up, establish; see st- in Indo-European roots.]
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because it all works together
the word "system" is the ultimate frontier which means, everything created by man that is the most advance of our generation consist of it ex: computers, video games, and other modern invetions there all systems even the way you live your life everyday has a system to it ex: laws, parking tickets, your job etc...
Basically, because in star systems, all associated matter within the system is often not all found at the stars core or even its surface. Additionally, basically stars are steadily liberating helium 'ash' from the thermonuclear fusion reaction of hydrogen.
Oh yeah, and also Gazpode 55 's #8.
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