characterized by method; orderly; systematic
also me·thod′ic
Origin of methodical
from Late Latin methodicus from Classical Greek methodikos + -al
adjective
- A person who slowly and carefully reads all directions and then follows them exactly is someone who would be described as methodical.
- Mathematical calculations done exactly according to procedure are an example of calculations that would be described as methodical.
The definition of methodical is a person who pays very careful attention to detail and who does things in a precise manner or following a procedure.
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also me·thod·ic
adjective
- Arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order: methodical instructions for assembly.
- Orderly and systematic in habits or behavior: a methodical and painstaking researcher.
Related Forms:
- me·thod′i·cal·ly
adverb
- me·thod′i·cal·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative more methodical, superlative most methodical)
- In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
- 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
Origin
From Ancient Greek μεθοδικός (methodikos, “going to work by rule, systematic, crafty"), +"Ž -al.
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Sentence Examples
- There was something about the methodical way he set the table that was cute.
- Their movements were slow and methodical, controlled, deliberate.
- Hunting, extermination, as methodical and merciless as he knew himself capable of.
- This manual united all the advantages of scientific depth, methodical arrangement and popular style.
- He was so calm and methodical during the whole business it made it that much worse.
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