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methodically

/məˈθɑː.dɪ.kə.li/
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Adjective:methodical
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• adverb

1

In an orderly, systematic, or deliberate manner; according to a fixed plan or established procedure.

Example

"The archivist worked methodically through the boxes of historical letters, cataloging each document by date and author."

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methinks
method
methodical
methodically
methodicalness
methodism
methodist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'methodical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It traces back through Late Latin 'methodicus' to Ancient Greek 'methodikos', derived from 'methodos' ('pursuit of knowledge, systematic inquiry'), combining 'meta-' ('after') and 'hodos' ('way' or 'journey').

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