English Dictionary: methodical | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Methodic \Me*thod"ic\, Methodical \Me*thod"ic*al\, a. [L. methodicus, Gr. [?]: cf. F. m[82]thodique.] 1. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; as, the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise. [bd]Methodical regularity.[b8] --Addison. 2. Proceeding with regard to method; systematic. [bd]Aristotle, strict, methodic, and orderly.[b8] --Harris. 3. Of or pertaining to the ancient school of physicians called methodists. --Johnson. -- {Me*thod"ic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Me*thod"ic*al*ness}, n. |