METHODICAL
methodical
(adjective) characterized by method and orderliness; “a methodical scholar”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
methodical (comparative more methodical, superlative most methodical)
In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation.
Synonyms
• systematic
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