adverb
methodically
mih-THAH-dih-kuh-lee
Methodically (adverb) means In a careful, orderly, step-by-step manner. Example: “He methodically checked every item off his list.”
adverb
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In a careful, orderly, step-by-step manner.
"He methodically checked every item off his list."
How to use methodically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in an organized, systematic way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more methodically
- Superlative
- most methodically
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Etymology
From methodical + the adverb suffix -ly.
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What does “methodically” mean?
The word “methodically” means in a careful, orderly, step-by-step manner. In plain terms, doing something in an organized, systematic way.
How do you pronounce “methodically”?
“Methodically” is pronounced mih-THAH-dih-kuh-lee (/mɪˈθɑdɪkəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “methodically” in a sentence?
Here is “methodically” used in a sentence: “He methodically checked every item off his list.”
What is the opposite of “methodically”?
The opposite of “methodically” — its antonyms — is haphazardly.
What part of speech is “methodically”?
“Methodically” is an adverb.
