Methodical

/mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ adj

adj ·Very common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.
  2. 2
    Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation.

    "the methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical treatise"

Adjective
  1. 1
    characterized by method and orderliness wordnet

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"Tom is very methodical in the way he does his work."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μεθοδικός (methodikós, “going to work by rule, systematic, crafty”) + -al.

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