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methodical
methodical
adjective me·thod·i·cal \mÉ™-ˈthä-di-kÉ™l\
: done by using a careful and organized procedure
: working in a very careful and organized way
Full Definition of METHODICAL
1
:Â arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order <a methodical treatment of the subject>
2
:Â habitually proceeding according to method :Â systematic <methodical in his daily routine>
— me·thod·i·cal·ly \-di-k(É™-)lÄ“\ adverb
— me·thod·i·cal·ness \-di-kÉ™l-nÉ™s\ noun
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Variants of METHODICAL
me·thod·i·cal also me·thod·ic \-dik\
Examples of METHODICAL
- Their methodical review of the evidence exposed some problems with the study's findings.
- She's a slow and methodical worker, and her drawings reflect the extra care she takes.
First Known Use of METHODICAL
1570
Related to METHODICAL
- Synonyms
- neat, orderly, organized, regular, systematic, systematized
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