methodical
UK/mi'θɒdikl/US
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Definitions
adj.
Done or acting in a careful, orderly, step-by-step way
有条理的；有系统的；井井有条的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmethodmethod, way, pursuit
+
-icalrelating to, having the nature of
=methodical
method + -ical = 'like a method.' It describes a person or process that moves step by step, in order, skipping nothing — literally staying on the road. A methodical search covers every section in sequence rather than jumping around.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He is methodical, checking every figure twice before submitting.
- 2.
The police carried out a methodical search of the building.
- 3.
Her methodical approach to studying paid off in the exam.