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



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