Synonyms

methodological

American

[meth-uh-dl-oj-i-kuhl] / ˌmɛθ ə dlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

adjective

of, relating to, or following the system of methods, principles, and rules that regulate a given discipline.

This chapter provides practical advice, case studies, and methodological instruction.
In his Principia, Sir Isaac Newton laid the methodological foundation of modern scientific theory and practice.

Other Word Forms

methodologically adverb

Etymology

Origin of methodological

methodolog(y) ( def. ) + -ical ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In short, Kagan would have resolved this case as a good textualist, operating within the methodological terms set down by the majority’s opinion, minus the major-questions thumb on the scale.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

The final takeaway, according to the researchers, is more methodological.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The answer isn’t ideological blindness so much as methodological constraint.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Though methodological changes make drawing historical comparisons difficult, the only other period of falling fixed-asset investment occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Such methodological problems have been discussed in great detail for some of the historical sciences.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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