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Methodical
{
Me-thod′ic
,Me-thod′ic-al
, }Adj.
[L.
methodicus
, Gr. [GREEK]: cf. F. méthodique
.] 1.
Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; well-ordered;
as, the
methodical
arrangement of arguments; a methodical
treatise. [wns=2]
“Methodical regularity.” Addison.
2.
Proceeding with regard to method; characterized by method or orderliness; systematic;
as, a
. methodical
investigation[wns=1]
“Aristotle, strict, methodic, and orderly.” Harris.
3.
Of or pertaining to the ancient school of physicians called methodists.
Johnson.
Me-thod′ic-al-ly
, adv.
Me-thod′ic-al-ness
, Noun.
Definition 2024
methodical
methodical
English
Adjective
methodical (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
- Addison
- Methodical regularity.
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Translations
in an organized manner
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