'methodically-guided' originates from the combination of 'methodical' and 'guided'. 'Methodical' comes from the Greek word 'methodikos', meaning 'systematic', and 'guided' is derived from the Old English 'gīedan', meaning 'to lead'.

'methodical' changed from the Greek 'methodikos' to the Latin 'methodicus', and eventually became the modern English word 'methodical'. 'Guided' evolved from the Old English 'gīedan' to the Middle English 'giden', and eventually became 'guide'.

Initially, 'methodical' meant 'systematic', and 'guided' meant 'to lead'. The combined term 'methodically-guided' retains the essence of both meanings, implying a systematic approach to guidance.