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methodical
Proceeding according to a fixed plan, a specific method, or a system. The action is deliberate, orderly, and systematic.
Die Detektivin ging bei ihren Ermittlungen sehr methodisch vor, um keine Spur zu übersehen.
The detective proceeded very methodically in her investigation so as not to overlook any clue.
The adjective 'methodisch' (methodical) is derived directly from the noun 'die Methode' (the method). It describes an approach that follows a clear method.
Für das Experiment ist eine methodische Vorbereitung unerlässlich.
Methodical preparation is essential for the experiment.
'Methodisch' is very often used as an adverb to describe how an action is carried out. It then usually stands directly with the verb.
Sie hat ihr Zimmer methodisch aufgeräumt, Regal für Regal.
She methodically tidied her room, shelf by shelf.
Common verbs combined with 'methodisch' are 'vorgehen' (to proceed), 'arbeiten' (to work), 'analysieren' (to analyze), and 'planen' (to plan).
Der Wissenschaftler analysierte die Daten methodisch.
The scientist analyzed the data methodically.
scientific
'wissenschaftlich' and 'methodisch' both have to do with orderly, planned work. 'wissenschaftlich' means that something is based on research, facts, and scientific rules. 'methodisch' mainly describes the way someone proceeds: step by step, according to a plan or a method. So you can work methodically without the work being scientific, for example when studying or organizing things. The words can be confused because scientific work often has to be methodical. Remember: 'methodisch' says how you proceed; 'wissenschaftlich' says that it fits science and its standards.
Erik plant seine Termine methodisch, damit er nichts vergisst.
Erik plans his appointments methodically so that he does not forget anything.
Die Ärztin erklärt die Behandlung auf einer wissenschaftlichen Grundlage.
The doctor explains the treatment on a scientific basis.