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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.

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methodical

methodical

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Adjective

methodical (comparative more methodical, superlative most methodical)

  1. In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
  2. 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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