Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913
Methodic
Me·thod′ic, Me·thod′ic·al, a. [L. methodicus, Gr. μεθοδικός: 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.