French word

méthodiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/metodikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbmethodically

Example

Elle travaille méthodiquement pour finir le projet.

She works methodically to finish the project.

Illustration for méthodiquement (methodically)

More examples

Ils ont planifié le voyage méthodiquement.

They planned the trip methodically.

Core concept

A worker moving through an ordered checklist, completing each step in a steady sequence.

Common phrases

  • préparer méthodiquement

    prepare methodically

  • étudier méthodiquement

    study methodically

  • planifier méthodiquement

    plan methodically

Similar words

systématiquement: Using the same established sequence or method every time.
rigoureusement: With strict adherence to exact standards or rules.
soigneusement: With care and close attention to detail.

Definition in French

D'une façon planifiée et régulière, en respectant un ordre ou un procédé.

Word origin

French formed méthodiquement from the adjective méthodique and the adverbial suffix -ment, ultimately related to Greek methodos, meaning a way of inquiry.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, méthodiquement usually follows the conjugated verb when it describes how an action is carried out, as in Elle travaille méthodiquement.

Other meanings

  • systematicallyadverb

Opposites

  • impulsivementimpulsivelyadverb
  • désordonnémentdisorderlyadverb

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