METHODIC

Etymology

Adjective

methodic (comparative more methodic, superlative most methodic)

methodical

(philosophy) Chosen for the sake of its effect, rather than for its own sake; sometimes distinguished from real.

Source: Wiktionary


Me*thod"ic, Me*thod"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. methodicus, Gr. méthodique.]

1. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; as, the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise. "Methodical regularity." Addison.

2. Proceeding with regard to method; systematic. "Aristotle, strict, methodic, and orderly." Harris.

3. Of or pertaining to the ancient school of physicians called methodists. Johnson.

– Me*thod"ic*al*ly, adv.

– Me*thod"ic*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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