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methodical Definition

me·thodi·cal (mə t̸hädi kəl)

adjective

characterized by method; orderly; systematic
also methodic me·thod′ic

Etymology: < LL methodicus < Gr methodikos + -al

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methodical Synonyms

methodical

modif.

well-regulated, systematic, exact; see regular 3, orderly 2.

methodical Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • manner: He spoke in a calm and methodical manner, as tho the events which he narrated were commonplace enough.
  • approach: The subject suits numerate students with a methodical approach.
  • fashion: He looked about him in the slow methodical fashion of old age.
  • investigation: DC Haynes co-ordinated a structured and methodical investigation that used forensic evidence and linked recovered property to crime scenes.
  • way: Planning the first flight Approach the first flight in a methodical way.
  • mind: Software engineers require a very logical thought process and methodical mind.

Modifying Another Word

  • highly: You will be highly methodical in nature with great attention to detail.
  • very: Or - be very methodical about who you want to write for.
  • too: I'd say we are not actually blind, just fighting against massive psychological warfare, too subtle, too methodical to perceive.
  • so: I love watching Moo play the cookie part - she is so methodical!
  • extremely: Work at the depot was extremely methodical just like in a modern Royal Mail sorting office.
  • not: That tone is not methodical or even logical, it does not arrange things in neat orders like a catalog or text.

Preposition: in

  • nature: You will be highly methodical in nature with great attention to detail.