Methodically: meaning, definitions and examples

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methodically

 

[ məˈθɒd.ɪ.kli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a systematic and organized manner

Methodically means in a systematic and organized manner. It implies a careful and structured approach to tasks or activities.

Synonyms

carefully, orderly, precisely, systematically.

Examples of usage

  • He methodically planned out every step of the project.
  • She methodically organized her study notes before the exam.
  • The detective methodically collected evidence at the crime scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "methodically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 metodicamente

🇮🇳 पद्धतिपूर्वक

🇩🇪 methodisch

🇮🇩 dengan metodis

🇺🇦 методично

🇵🇱 metodycznie

🇯🇵 体系的に (taikeiteki ni)

🇫🇷 méthodiquement

🇪🇸 metódicamente

🇹🇷 metodik olarak

🇰🇷 체계적으로 (chegyegjeog-eulo)

🇸🇦 بشكل منهجي (bishakl manhaji)

🇨🇿 systematicky

🇸🇰 systematicky

🇨🇳 有条不紊地 (yǒu tiáo bù wěn de)

🇸🇮 metodično

🇮🇸 kerfisbundið

🇰🇿 жүйелі түрде

🇬🇪 მეთოდურად (metodurad)

🇦🇿 metodik olaraq

🇲🇽 metódicamente

Etymology

The word 'methodically' is derived from the noun 'method,' which comes from the Latin word 'methodus,' meaning 'way of teaching or mode of proceeding.' The adverb 'methodically' first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. It emphasizes the importance of following a systematic and structured approach to tasks or activities.

See also: methodical, methodology, methods, unmethodical.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,320, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.