methodically

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
methodically
    adv 1: in a methodical manner; "she worked methodically"
    
from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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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from Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
19 Moby Thesaurus words for "methodically":
      always, at every turn, at regular intervals, at stated times,
      constantly, continually, every so often, harmoniously,
      intermittently, invariably, like clockwork, never otherwise,
      orderly, punctually, regularly, steadily, systematically,
      uniformly, without exception

    

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