methodical
gb/məθˈɑdɪkəl/ us/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adjective
B2
property
1
systematic and carefully planned
done in a careful, organized way
Schéma d’usage :
a methodical [approach/process/investigation]; do [something] in a methodical way
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse methodical (careful and systematic) with methodological (related to methods in research).
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Collocations
methodical approach
|methodical process
|methodical investigation
|methodical research
|methodical planning
|methodical way
|methodical manner
|methodical steps
|methodical analysis
|methodical review
Thèmes
education
|work
|planning
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is methodical; a methodical [person/worker/thinker]
Erreur fréquente :
Methodical often suggests careful order, not necessarily speed; it can be slow but steady.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Collocations
methodical person
|methodical worker
|methodical thinker
|methodical colleague
|methodical student
|methodical accountant
|methodical manager
|methodical temperament
|methodical nature
|methodical style
Thèmes
personality
|work
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She is methodical and organized.
- My teacher is very methodical.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
methodical
API
GB/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
US/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
meth - od - ic - al (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (od)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: methodical
Famille de mots
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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