methodical
gb/məθˈɑdɪkəl/ us/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
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adjective
B2
property
1
systematic and carefully planned
done in a careful, organized way
Patrón de uso:
a methodical [approach/process/investigation]; do [something] in a methodical way
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse methodical (careful and systematic) with methodological (related to methods in research).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
methodical approach
|methodical process
|methodical investigation
|methodical research
|methodical planning
|methodical way
|methodical manner
|methodical steps
|methodical analysis
|methodical review
Temas
education
|work
|planning
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is methodical; a methodical [person/worker/thinker]
Error frecuente:
Methodical often suggests careful order, not necessarily speed; it can be slow but steady.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
methodical person
|methodical worker
|methodical thinker
|methodical colleague
|methodical student
|methodical accountant
|methodical manager
|methodical temperament
|methodical nature
|methodical style
Temas
personality
|work
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She is methodical and organized.
- My teacher is very methodical.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
methodical
AFI
GB/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
US/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
Sílabas y acento
meth - od - ic - al (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (od)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: methodical
Familia de palabras
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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