ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Methodical

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Methodical is an adjective meaning In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation.

Example Sentences

the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise
[…]methodical regularity which would have been requisite in a prose author.

Synonyms for methodical

Depending on context, synonyms include systematic, codified, orderly, regular, scientific, systemative.

Antonyms for methodical

Common opposites include asystematic, desultory, flounderish, haphazard, unmethodical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include organized, systematic, method, businesslike, structured, methodological.

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