\Me*thod"ic\, Methodical \Me*thod"ic*al\, a. [L.
methodicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. m['e]thodique.]
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.