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Methodic \Me*thod"ic\, Methodical \Me*thod"ic*al\, a. [L.
methodicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. m['e]thodique.]
1. Arranged with regard to method; disposed in a suitable
manner, or in a manner to illustrate a subject, or to
facilitate practical observation; well-ordered; as, the
methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical
treatise. [WordNet sense 2] "Methodical regularity."
--Addison.
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2. Proceeding with regard to method; characterized by method
or orderliness; systematic; as, a methodical
investigation. [WordNet sense 1] "Aristotle, strict,
methodic, and orderly." --Harris.
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3. Of or pertaining to the ancient school of physicians
called methodists. --Johnson.
[1913 Webster] -- {Me*thod"ic*al*ly}, adv. --
{Me*thod"ic*al*ness}, n.
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