Methodically

Pronunciation: /məˈθɑdɪkli/

Definitions of methodically

adverb in a methodical manner; with a systematic approach or order

Example Sentences

Examples of methodically in a Sentence

formal The scientist methodically recorded each step of the experiment in his lab notebook.

informal She methodically organized her closet by color and season.

slang He methodically crushed the competition in the video game tournament.

figurative The detective methodically pieced together the clues to solve the mystery.

Grammatical Forms of methodically

• past tense: methodically
• plural: methodically
• comparative: more methodically
• superlative: most methodically
• present tense: methodically
• future tense: will methodically
• perfect tense: has methodically
• continuous tense: is methodically
• singular: methodically
• positive degree: methodically
• infinitive: to methodically
• gerund: methodically
• participle: methodically

Origin and Evolution of methodically

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'methodically' originates from the Greek word 'methodikos', meaning 'pertaining to method'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something done in a systematic and organized manner, the word 'methodically' has retained its original meaning over time.