'method' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'methodos,' where 'meta-' meant 'after' and 'hodos' meant 'way.'

'methodos' transformed into the Latin word 'methodus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'method' through Old French.

Initially, it meant 'a pursuit or quest,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a systematic way of doing something.'