methodical
6 synonyms and 6 antonyms for methodical, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Done in a careful, orderly, step-by-step way.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use methodical
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
methodical approach
methodical process
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.
