Main Entry: me·thod·i·cal

Pronunciation: \mə-ˈthä-di-kəl\

Variant(s): also me·thod·ic \-dik\

Function: adjective

Date: 1570

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