methodical

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   characterized by method and orderliness

   a methodical scholar

2. 2
   adj

   Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation.

   the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise

3. 3
   adj

   In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μεθοδικός (methodikós, “going to work by rule, systematic, crafty”) + -al.