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methodical

/məˈθɑːdɪkəl/
me · thod · i · cal
Adverb:methodically
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1

Done according to a systematic or established form of procedure; characterized by orderly and logical arrangement.

Example

"The research team conducted a methodical review of the archival documents to ensure no historical records were overlooked."

2

Habitually acting or thinking in a careful, deliberate, and systematic manner (of a person).

Example

"As a methodical carpenter, she always measured each board three times and laid out her tools in exact order before cutting."

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• Rhymes for methodical

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, the word comes from Late Latin methodicus and Ancient Greek methodikos, derived from methodos ('pursuit of knowledge, mode of investigation'), combining meta- ('after') and hodos ('way' or 'journey').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Methodical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/methodical
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