"methodic" meaning in English

See methodic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more methodic [comparative], most methodic [superlative]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek μεθοδικός (methodikós, “going to work by rule, systematic, crafty”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|μεθοδικός||going to work by rule, systematic, crafty}} Ancient Greek μεθοδικός (methodikós, “going to work by rule, systematic, crafty”) Head templates: {{en-adj}} methodic (comparative more methodic, superlative most methodic)
  1. methodical
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  2. (philosophy) Chosen for the sake of its effect, rather than for its own sake; sometimes distinguished from real. Categories (topical): Philosophy
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