methodically

Adverb

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (1)

  1. in a methodical manner“she worked methodically”
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Methodic \Me*thod"ic\, Methodical \Me*thod"ic*al\, a. [L. methodicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. m['e]thodique.]

1.Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; well-ordered; as, the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise. [WordNet sense 2] "Methodical regularity." --Addison. [1913 Webster]

2.Proceeding with regard to method; characterized by method or orderliness; systematic; as, a methodical investigation. [WordNet sense 1] "Aristotle, strict, methodic, and orderly." --Harris. [1913 Webster]

3.Of or pertaining to the ancient school of physicians called methodists. --Johnson. [1913 Webster] -- Me*thod"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Me*thod"ic*al*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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