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单词 methodically
释义

methodical

adjective

me·​thod·​i·​cal mə-ˈthä-di-kəl How to pronounce methodical (audio)
variants or less commonly methodic
mə-ˈthä-dik How to pronounce methodical (audio)
1
: arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
a methodical treatment of the subject
2
: habitually proceeding according to method : systematic
methodical in his daily routine
a methodical worker
methodically
mə-ˈthä-di-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce methodical (audio)
adverb
methodicalness
mə-ˈthä-di-kəl-nəs How to pronounce methodical (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • neat
  • orderly
  • organized
  • regular
  • systematic
  • systematized
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Example Sentences

Their methodical review of the evidence exposed some problems with the study's findings. She's a slow and methodical worker, and her drawings reflect the extra care she takes.
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Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

methodical

adjective

me·​thod·​i·​cal mə-ˈthä-di-kəl How to pronounce methodical (audio)
1
: done or arranged in a planned way : using a careful and orderly procedure
… he began a methodical search, back and forth across the property … Carl Hiaasen, Hoot
2
: following a planned and orderly way of doing something especially out of habit
He was a slow and methodical worker.

methodically

adverb

as in systematically

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • systematically
  • gingerly
  • formally
  • deliberately
  • carefully
  • meticulously
  • orderly
  • punctiliously
  • intentionally
  • purposely
  • purposefully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • randomly
  • haphazardly
  • irregularly
  • erratically
  • desultorily
  • aimlessly
  • casually
  • arbitrarily
  • carelessly
  • anyway
  • indiscriminately
  • haphazard
  • informally
  • capriciously
  • anyhow
  • whimsically
  • promiscuously
  • unconsciously
  • inadvertently
  • unwittingly
  • accidentally
  • offhandedly
  • willy-nilly
  • unintentionally
  • helter-skelter
  • fortuitously
  • hit or miss
  • offhand
  • anywise
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