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methodological

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

adjective

  1. 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. )

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