methodical
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me·thod·i·cal

adjective \mə-ˈthä-di-kəl\

Definition of METHODICAL

1
: arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order <a methodical treatment of the subject>
2
: habitually proceeding according to method : systematic <methodical in his daily routine>
me·thod·i·cal·ly \-di-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
me·thod·i·cal·ness \-di-kəl-nəs\ noun

Variants of METHODICAL

me·thod·i·cal also me·thod·ic \-dik\

Examples of METHODICAL

  1. Their methodical review of the evidence exposed some problems with the study's findings.
  2. She's a slow and methodical worker, and her drawings reflect the extra care she takes.

First Known Use of METHODICAL

1570

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