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methodically

me·thod·i·cal
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-thod-i-kuh l]
    • /məˈθɒd ɪ kəl/
    • /məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-thod-i-kuh l]
    • /məˈθɒd ɪ kəl/

Definitions of methodically word

  • adjective methodically performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person. 1
  • adjective methodically painstaking, especially slow and careful; deliberate. 1
  • noun methodically In a methodical manner; with order. 1
  • adverb methodically in a systematic way 1

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Origin of methodically

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; methodic (< Latin methodic(us) < Greek methodikós; see method, -ic) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Methodically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

methodically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for methodically

adv methodically

  • absolutely — Absolutely means totally and completely.
  • literally — in the literal or strict sense: She failed to grasp the metaphor and interpreted the poem literally. What does the word mean literally?
  • strictly — in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced.
  • altogether — You use altogether to emphasize that something has stopped, been done, or finished completely.
  • specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.

adverb methodically

  • systematically — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
  • logically — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
  • meticulously — taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance.
  • painstakingly — taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful: a painstaking craftsman; painstaking research.
  • particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.

Antonyms for methodically

adv methodically

  • partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
  • incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
  • inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.

adverb methodically

  • randomly — proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers.
  • inaccurately — In an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
  • inexactly — In a manner not exact or precise; inaccurately.
  • erratically — In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.

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