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Synonyms & Antonyms of methodical
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
- a methodical study plan that included lists of points to memorize
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- chaotic,
- disordered,
- disorderly,
- shambolic
- [chiefly British],
- unordered
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of methodical was in 1570
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