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methodical

1. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; as, the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise. Methodical regularity.

2. Proceeding with regard to method; systematic. Aristotle, strict, methodic, and orderly.

3. Of or pertaining to the ancient school of physicians called methodists. Methodically, Methodicalness.

Origin: L. Methodicus, Gr., cf. F. Methodique.