methodologically
gb/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli/ us/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli/
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Inglês
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adverb
formal
C1
relation
1
in terms of research methods
when talking about the methods used in a study
Padrão de uso:
methodologically, [clause] | be methodologically [adjective]
Erro comum:
Often confused with the adjective methodological (e.g., methodological problems) or with methodically (meaning ‘in a careful order’).
Sinónimos
from a methodological perspective (More explicit and phrase-like; common in academic writing.)
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in methodological terms (Emphasizes the technical framing of the discussion.)
Antónimos
conceptually (Focuses on ideas or theory rather than methods.)
Colocações
methodologically sound
|methodologically rigorous
|methodologically robust
|methodologically flawed
|methodologically weak
|methodologically limited
|methodologically conservative
|methodologically comparable
|methodologically consistent
|methodologically speaking
Temas
education
|science
|research
|writing
Exemplos
- Methodologically, the study depends heavily on self-reported data.
- The review argues that the trial was methodologically flawed.
- They tried to replicate the findings using a methodologically similar design.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Methodologically, this survey has some problems.
- The report is methodologically sound.
adverb
formal
C2
property
2
in a systematic way
in a careful way, following a plan
Padrão de uso:
methodologically [verb] [something]
Erro comum:
In everyday contexts, methodically is much more common than methodologically for this meaning.
Sinónimos
methodically (More common in general English for step-by-step organization.)
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systematically (Highlights thorough, comprehensive coverage.)
Antónimos
haphazardly (Without a plan or method.)
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unsystematically (Not organized or consistent.)
Colocações
methodologically approach a problem
|methodologically analyze data
|methodologically test a hypothesis
|methodologically evaluate results
|methodologically work through material
|methodologically document findings
Temas
work
|learning
|problem_solving
Exemplos
- She methodologically worked through the files until she found the missing record.
- The team methodologically tested each component before assembly.
- He methodologically documented every step so the process could be repeated.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We methodologically checked the results.
- He methodologically followed the plan.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
methodologically
IPA
GB/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli/
US/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli/
Sílabas e acento
meth - od - o - lo - gic - ally (6 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (meth)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: methodologically
- Plural: methodologicallies
Família de palavras
Forms
methodologicallies
noun
Core family
Related words
methodology
noun C1
methodological
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
unmethodical
adjective
Expressões
methodologically consistent
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli kənsˈɪstənt/
fixed phrase
formal
using the same method throughout
using the same method in a steady way
Exemplos
- To compare results, the two surveys need to be methodologically consistent.
- Their follow-up study is methodologically consistent with the original design.
methodologically flawed
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli flˈɔd/
fixed phrase
formal
having problems in methods
having bad or incorrect methods
Exemplos
- Critics said the report was methodologically flawed because it lacked a control group.
- The trial was methodologically flawed, so the results were not accepted.
methodologically limited
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli lˈɪmɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
restricted by its methods
not fully reliable because the methods are limited
Exemplos
- The authors admit the study is methodologically limited due to the small sample.
- The survey is methodologically limited, but it offers useful preliminary insights.
methodologically rigorous
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli ɹˈɪɡɚəs/
fixed phrase
formal
very strict about methods
very careful and strict about methods
Exemplos
- They designed a methodologically rigorous experiment with multiple control groups.
- The paper is methodologically rigorous but hard to read.
methodologically robust
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli ɹoʊbˈʌst/
fixed phrase
formal
strong and reliable in methods
using strong methods you can trust
Exemplos
- They looked for methodologically robust evidence before changing the policy.
- The meta-analysis is methodologically robust and clearly reported.
methodologically sound
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli sˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
formal
using appropriate methods
done with good methods
Exemplos
- The committee approved the proposal because it was methodologically sound.
- The findings are interesting, but the study is not methodologically sound.
methodologically speaking
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
as far as methods go
used when you start talking about methods
Exemplos
- Methodologically speaking, the sample size is too small to support that conclusion.
- Methodologically speaking, their approach is closer to an observational study than an experiment.
methodologically weak
1/mˈɛθədˈɑlˈɑd͡ʒɪkəli wˈik/
fixed phrase
formal
not strong in methods
using methods that are not good enough
Exemplos
- The evidence is methodologically weak, so the claim remains uncertain.
- Several included studies were methodologically weak and poorly reported.