methodical

adjective

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me·thod·i·cal | \ mə-ˈthä-di-kəl

variants: or less commonly methodic \ mə-ˈthä-dik

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 a methodical worker

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Other Words from methodical

methodically \ mə-ˈthä-di-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

methodicalness \ mə-ˈthä-di-kəl-nəs

\ noun

Examples of methodical in a Sentence

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.

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methodical

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of methodical

: done by using a careful and organized procedure

: working in a very careful and organized way

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methodical

adjective

me·thod·i·cal | \ mə-ˈthä-di-kəl

Kids Definition of methodical

1 : done or arranged in a planned way : using a careful and orderly procedure … he began a methodical search, back and forth across the property …— Carl Hiaasen, Hoot

2 : following a planned and orderly way of doing something especially out of habit He was a slow and methodical worker.

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