"amethodical" meaning in English

See amethodical in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more amethodical [comparative], most amethodical [superlative]
Etymology: a- + methodical Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|methodical}} a- + methodical Head templates: {{en-adj}} amethodical (comparative more amethodical, superlative most amethodical)
  1. Not methodical; unsystematic. Derived forms: amethodically Translations (Translations): ametodyczny (Polish), ametódico (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-amethodical-en-adj-RzB~OGsS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with a-

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