methodical
[ muh-thod-i-kuhl ]
/ məˈθɒd ɪ kəl /
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adjective
performed, disposed, or acting in a systematic way; systematic; orderly: a methodical person.
painstaking, especially slow and careful; deliberate.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of methodical
synonym study for methodical
1. See orderly.
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methodical
less commonly methodic
/ (mɪˈθɒdɪkəl) /
adjective
characterized by method or orderliness; systematic
Derived forms of methodical
methodically, adverbmethodicalness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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