# methodical

> English word · Adjective · IPA /mɪˈθɑdɪkəl/ · frequency rank #28,290

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

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

## Easily confused with
- **methodically** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/methodical-vs-methodically)

## Common misspellings (15)
`emthodical`, `mehtodical`, `methdoical`, `methhodical`, `methodcial`, `methoddical`, `methodiacl`, `methodicall`, `methodiccal`, `methodicla`, `methoidcal`, `metohdical`, `metthodical`, `mmethodical`, `mtehodical`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/methodical