METHODICAL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

methodical

adjective

mə-ˈthä-di-kəl

variants also methodic

Definition of methodical

as in systematic

following a set method, arrangement, or pattern a methodical study plan that included lists of points to memorize

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Recent Examples of methodical Regardless of plotting, Diaz is an unquestionably methodical researcher, no surprise given his academic background. — Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026 For example, though research is intentional and methodical, discovery isn’t always linear. — Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 But Detroit has averaged 31 points per game, and the Jets may need more than a methodical ground game to keep pace. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 Even so, executives have been methodical, not rushed, about crafting CNN’s new interactive format. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for methodical

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The experience of Operation ‘Vivaldi’ has demonstrated that the systematic replacement of human personnel with robots is changing the paradigm of modern warfare.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
Despite these limitations, the study indeed offers a more systematic route for exploring complex alloys and designing new quantum materials.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of systematic

Adjective

Try to put your economy-of-motion hat on and organize each step of the process in a way that’s organized and tidy.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
The movement, which began as an online campaign and now calls itself the Cockroach Janata Party, organized street protests that forced India's education minister to resign in July.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of organized

Adjective

Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.

— Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

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