methodical

/mi'θɔdikəl/

Thân thiện

A methodical scientist carefully labels each sample in the laboratory.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by method and orderliness
   • a methodical scholar