Meaning & use
methodical
Done in a systematic, orderly way according to a clear plan or set procedure.
See it in a sentence
The detective took a methodical approach, checking every alibi one by one.
Her methodical study schedule helped her cover the whole syllabus before exams.
A note on using this word
Methodical praises careful, step-by-step work, though used excessively it can also imply someone is slow or overly rigid.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
haphazarddisorganized
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