(n): an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
(n): a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole
(n): any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
(n): (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium
(n): that which has mass and occupies space
(n): a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
(n): a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
(n): an organized structure for arranging or classifying
(n): the complex composition of knowledge as elements and their combinations
(n): a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts
(n): any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
(n): a procedure or process for obtaining an objective
(n): a plan for actively doing something
(n): the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole
(n): the body of a living animal or person
(n): an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
(n): the quality of appreciating method and system