{ Me*thod"ic (?), Me*thod"ic*al (?), }
a. [L. methodicus, Gr. &?;: cf. F.
méthodique.] 1. Arranged with
regard to method; disposed in a suitable manner, or in a manner to
illustrate a subject, or to facilitate practical observation; as, the
methodical arrangement of arguments; a methodical
treatise. "Methodical regularity." Addison.
2. Proceeding with regard to method;
systematic. "Aristotle, strict, methodic, and orderly."
Harris.
3. Of or pertaining to the ancient school of
physicians called methodists. Johnson.
-- Me*thod"ic*al*ly, adv. --
Me*thod"ic*al*ness, n.