methodical

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μεθοδικός (methodikós, “going to work by rule, systematic, crafty”) +‎ -al.

Pronunciation

  • (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/, [mɪˈθɑɾɪkəɫ]
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Adjective

methodical (comparative more methodical, superlative most methodical)

  1. In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
  2. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation.
    the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise

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