methodical
6 antonyms and opposites of methodical, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Done in a careful, orderly, step-by-step way.
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How to use methodical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek methodikos ("systematic") + the suffix -al.
Full origin of methodical →Frequently asked questions
What does “methodical” mean?
The word “methodical” means done in a careful, orderly, step-by-step way. In plain terms, organized, careful, and systematic rather than random or rushed.
How do you pronounce “methodical”?
“Methodical” is pronounced mih-THAH-dih-kuhl (/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “methodical” in a sentence?
Here is “methodical” used in a sentence: “The detective took a methodical approach to solving the case.”
What is another word for “methodical”?
Words with a similar meaning to “methodical” include systematic, codified, orderly, regular, scientific and systemative.
What is the opposite of “methodical”?
The opposite of “methodical” — its antonyms — are asystematic, desultory, flounderish, haphazard and unmethodical.
What part of speech is “methodical”?
“Methodical” is an adjective.
Where does the word “methodical” come from?
The word “methodical” comes from Greek. From Greek methodikos ("systematic") + the suffix -al.