methodical — done in a systematic and organized way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done in a systematic and organized way
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈθɑːdɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so methodical that he even arranges his socks by color and day of the week.
- The detective's methodical investigation led to solving the mystery.
- She cleaned her room in a methodical way, starting from left to right.
methodical
ADJECTIVE[/məˈθɑːdɪkəl/]
done in a systematic and organized way
The archivist works in a methodical way, labeling every scroll before moving on.
Being methodical beats hypothetical!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'methodos' meaning 'way of doing' or 'system,' combined with the Latin suffix '-ical' meaning 'relating to.' The Greek root comes from 'meta' (after) and 'hodos' (way or path).
Breakdown
method (from Greek methodos: way/system) + -ical (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = methodical
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate is so methodical that he even arranges his socks by color and day of the week.”
“The detective's methodical investigation led to solving the mystery.”
“She cleaned her room in a methodical way, starting from left to right.”
“His methodical study habits helped him ace every exam without stress.”
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