methodically
UK/mi'θɒdikәli/US
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Definitions
adv.
In a careful, orderly, step-by-step way
有条理地；有系统地；一步步地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmethodicalmethod, way, pursuit
+
-lyrelating to, having the nature of
=methodically
methodical + -ly turns the adjective into an adverb: doing something one orderly step at a time. Transparent derivation of methodical.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She methodically packed each box and labeled it.
- 2.
He worked through the list methodically, one item at a time.