# methodical vs methodically

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### methodical
*adjective · IPA /mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ · frequency rank #28,290*
In an organized manner; proceeding with regard to method; systematic.

### methodically
*adverb · IPA /mɪˈθɑdɪkəli/ · frequency rank #38,500*
In a methodical manner; with order.

## Source
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