methodical
gb/məθˈɑdɪkəl/ us/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
B2
Englisch
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adjective
B2
property
1
systematic and carefully planned
done in a careful, organized way
Verwendungsmuster:
a methodical [approach/process/investigation]; do [something] in a methodical way
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse methodical (careful and systematic) with methodological (related to methods in research).
Synonyme
systematic (Emphasizes following a system or plan.)
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organized (Emphasizes good arrangement and order.)
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thorough (Emphasizes covering details completely.)
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orderly (Emphasizes neat, controlled sequence.)
Antonyme
haphazard (Done without a plan or order.)
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random (Not guided by a clear pattern or logic.)
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chaotic (Marked by confusion and lack of control.)
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disorganized (Lacking structure or order.)
Wortverbindungen
methodical approach
|methodical process
|methodical investigation
|methodical research
|methodical planning
|methodical way
|methodical manner
|methodical steps
|methodical analysis
|methodical review
Themen
education
|work
|planning
Beispiele
- The police conducted a methodical search of the building, room by room.
- She took a methodical approach to studying, reviewing one topic each day.
- The engineer worked through the checklist in a methodical way.
Beispiele für Lernende
- He is methodical in his work.
- We need a methodical plan.
adjective
B2
property
2
habitually organized and careful
a person who does things carefully and in order
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] is methodical; a methodical [person/worker/thinker]
Häufiger Fehler:
Methodical often suggests careful order, not necessarily speed; it can be slow but steady.
Synonyme
meticulous (Stronger focus on small details and precision.)
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disciplined (Emphasizes self-control and consistency.)
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careful (More general; not always systematic.)
Antonyme
impulsive (Acts suddenly without planning.)
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scatterbrained (Has difficulty being organized or focused.)
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careless (Lacks attention and caution.)
Wortverbindungen
methodical person
|methodical worker
|methodical thinker
|methodical colleague
|methodical student
|methodical accountant
|methodical manager
|methodical temperament
|methodical nature
|methodical style
Themen
personality
|work
Beispiele
- He’s methodical, so he rarely makes the same mistake twice.
- As a methodical planner, she keeps timelines and backup options for every project.
- My lab partner is methodical and writes down every measurement.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She is methodical and organized.
- My teacher is very methodical.
Grammatik
Grundform
methodical
IPA
GB/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
US/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
Silben & Betonung
meth - od - ic - al (4 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (od)
Wortformen
Adjective
- Base: methodical
Wortfamilie
Core family
method
noun B1
methodically
adverb
Related words
methodology
noun C1
methodological
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
unmethodical
adjective
Advanced or less common
methodologically
adverb C1
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