methodologically
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/ˌmɛθəˈdɑːlədʒɪkli/
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/ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒɪkli/
(methodological)
in a systematic way
Etymology
'methodologically' originates from English, specifically from the adjective 'methodological' (formed from the noun 'methodology'), where the Greek root 'methodos' meant 'pursuit of knowledge; way' and 'logia' meant 'study' or 'discourse'.
'methodologically' changed from the adjective 'methodological' (formed in English in the 19th century from 'methodology' + '-ical'), with the adverbial suffix '-ly' added to create the modern adverb 'methodologically'.
Initially the related noun 'methodology' referred simply to a 'set of methods'; over time it became more associated with the 'study or analysis of methods', and the adjective/adverb forms came to mean 'relating to or in accordance with systematic methods'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the systematic set of methods or principles used in a particular discipline (listed because the adverb ultimately derives from this noun via the adjective).
The study's methodology included surveys and controlled experiments.
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Adjective 1
relating to the methods used in a particular area of activity or study (this is the adjective form from which the adverb is derived).
Methodological differences between the studies made direct comparison difficult.
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Adverb 1
in a methodical or systematic way; according to an organized method or set of procedures.
The researcher approached the problem methodologically, documenting each step.
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