Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
METHODICALLY
methodically
(adverb) in a methodical manner; “she worked methodically”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
methodically (comparative more methodically, superlative most methodically)
In a methodical manner; with order.
Synonyms
• scientifically, systematically; see also methodically
Source: Wiktionary
METHODIC
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.
METHODICAL
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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