methodological

adjective

meth·​od·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

: of or relating to method or methodology

methodologically

ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of methodological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, some of the studies the panel cited have methodological issues, such as failing to control for the severity of maternal mental health illness, according to Dr. Batista. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025

The researchers attribute this lack of evidence to methodological challenges and more specifically, the decision to use a two-choice test. —Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025

Carbon neutral gives companies the structure to act without boxing them into methodological rigidity that doesn’t reflect how the real world works. —Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025

However, the study had methodological flaws, so the results may or may not actually translate into benefits for everyone. —Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for methodological

• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• eschatological
• etiological
• etymological
• gerontological
• glaciological