methodical
gb/məθˈɑdɪkəl/ us/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
B2
Inglese
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adjective
B2
property
1
systematic and carefully planned
done in a careful, organized way
Schema d'uso:
a methodical [approach/process/investigation]; do [something] in a methodical way
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse methodical (careful and systematic) with methodological (related to methods in research).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
methodical approach
|methodical process
|methodical investigation
|methodical research
|methodical planning
|methodical way
|methodical manner
|methodical steps
|methodical analysis
|methodical review
Temi
education
|work
|planning
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is methodical; a methodical [person/worker/thinker]
Errore comune:
Methodical often suggests careful order, not necessarily speed; it can be slow but steady.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Collocazioni
methodical person
|methodical worker
|methodical thinker
|methodical colleague
|methodical student
|methodical accountant
|methodical manager
|methodical temperament
|methodical nature
|methodical style
Temi
personality
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- She is methodical and organized.
- My teacher is very methodical.
Grammatica
Forma base
methodical
IPA
GB/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
US/məθˈɑdɪkəl/
Sillabe e accento
meth - od - ic - al (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (od)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: methodical
Famiglia di parole
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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