methodical
gb/məθˈɑdɪkəl/ us/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
B2
English
módszeres
B2
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módszeres
B2
Usage pattern:
a methodical [approach/process/investigation]; do [something] in a methodical way
The police conducted a methodical search of the building, room by room.
A rendőrség módszeres átkutatást végzett az épületben, szobáról szobára.
She took a methodical approach to studying, reviewing one topic each day.
Módszeresen állt a tanuláshoz: minden nap egy témát ismételt át.
The engineer worked through the checklist in a methodical way.
Learner examples
He is methodical in his work.
Módszeres a munkájában.
We need a methodical plan.
Szükségünk van egy átgondolt, lépésről lépésre felépített tervre.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse methodical (careful and systematic) with methodological (related to methods in research).
Meaning
systematic and carefully planned
Collocations
methodical approach
|methodical process
|methodical investigation
|methodical research
|methodical planning
|methodical way
|methodical manner
|methodical steps
|methodical analysis
|methodical review
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Themes
education
|work
|planning
Definition
done in a careful, organized way
Done in an organized, logical way, following a clear plan and careful steps.
B2
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módszeres
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is methodical; a methodical [person/worker/thinker]
He’s methodical, so he rarely makes the same mistake twice.
Módszeres, ezért ritkán követi el ugyanazt a hibát kétszer.
As a methodical planner, she keeps timelines and backup options for every project.
Módszeres tervezőként minden projekthez ütemtervet és tartalékmegoldásokat készít.
My lab partner is methodical and writes down every measurement.
Learner examples
She is methodical and organized.
Módszeres és jól szervezett.
My teacher is very methodical.
A tanárom nagyon módszeres.
Common mistake:
Methodical often suggests careful order, not necessarily speed; it can be slow but steady.
Meaning
habitually organized and careful
Collocations
methodical person
|methodical worker
|methodical thinker
|methodical colleague
|methodical student
|methodical accountant
|methodical manager
|methodical temperament
|methodical nature
|methodical style
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
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.)
Themes
personality
|work
Definition
a person who does things carefully and in order
(Of a person) tending to work or behave in an organized, careful, step-by-step way.
Grammar
Dictionary form
methodical
IPA
GB/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
US/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
meth - od - ic - al (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (od)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: methodical
Word family
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
Expressions
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