methodical

CEFRC1

/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Done in a careful, organized, and planned way.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • Tom is very methodical in the way he does his work.

  • He is a methodical person.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [mɪˈθɑɾɪkəɫ]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

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

More examples

In context

  • the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise

  • […]methodical regularity which would have been requisite in a prose author.

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Origin

adjective

From Ancient Greek μεθοδικός (methodikós, “going to work by rule, systematic, crafty”) + -al.