methodical
/mi'θɔdikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by method and orderliness: Describes a person, process, or approach that is systematic, orderly, and follows a planned, logical sequence.
- Done according to a systematic or established procedure: Refers to actions performed in a careful, organized, and deliberate way.
Usage
The adjective "methodical" is used to describe a quality of careful organization and systematic procedure. It often implies thoroughness and a lack of haste. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., a methodical approach). - It can follow a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "become" (e.g., His work is very methodical).
Examples
- Describing a person:
- She is a methodical researcher who checks all her sources twice.
- The detective was methodical in his search for evidence.
- Describing a process or action:
- He followed a methodical procedure to assemble the furniture.
- The cleanup operation was slow but methodical.
Advanced Usage
- "methodical to a fault": Used to indicate that someone's systematic approach is excessive or becomes a disadvantage.
- His planning is methodical to a fault, leaving no room for spontaneity.
- In academic or professional contexts, "methodical" is a positive descriptor for rigorous, repeatable work.
Variants and Related Words
- Methodically (adverb): In a methodical manner.
- She sorted the documents methodically.
- Methodicalness (noun, less common): The quality of being methodical.
Synonyms
- Systematic: Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system.
- Orderly: Neatly and methodically arranged.
- Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Organized: Arranged in a systematic way.
- Deliberate: Done consciously and intentionally, often slowly and carefully.
Antonyms
- Haphazard: Lacking any obvious principle of organization.
- Disorganized: Not properly planned and controlled.
- Careless: Not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
- Random: Made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision.
Related Phrases
- Methodical approach: A systematic way of tackling a problem or task.
- The team's methodical approach ensured no errors were made.
- Methodical planning: The act of preparing or arranging with careful, systematic steps.
- The project's success was due to months of methodical planning.
Adjective
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characterized by method and orderliness
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a methodical scholar
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