# methodological

/ˌmɛθədəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/methodological
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

relating to the specific methods or rules you use to do a task, especially in science or research.

For teachers: relating to the system of methods, principles, and rules used in a particular discipline or activity. Often describes the formal structure of a research study or academic inquiry.

## Examples

- The scientist found a methodological error in the study.
- The committee rejected the paper because of several methodological flaws in how the data was collected.
- A rigorous methodological approach is essential for ensuring that the results of a clinical trial are both reproducible and statistically significant.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun like 'flaw', 'error', 'approach', or 'framework'.

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