methodical
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/məˈθɒdɪkəl/
systematic approach
Etymology
Etymology Information
'methodical' originates from the Greek word 'methodikos', where 'methodos' meant 'pursuit of knowledge'.
Historical Evolution
'methodikos' transformed into the Latin word 'methodicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'methodical'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a method', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'systematic or orderly'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
done according to a systematic or established form of procedure.
She approached the problem in a methodical way.
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