methodical Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite characterized by method and orderliness
    • a methodical scholar

WordNet

Me*thod"ic, Me*thod"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Methodic
  • Methodical
)
Etymology
L. methodicus, Gr. : cf. F. méthodique.
Definitions
  1. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; as, the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise. "Methodical regularity." Addison.
  2. Proceeding with regard to method; systematic. "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, n.

Webster 1913