English Lexicon

Methodology

/ˌmɛθəˈdɒlədʒi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

    A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

    "The research methodology was scrutinized by the committee."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'methodology' originates from the Greek word 'methodos', meaning 'pursuit of knowledge', combined with the suffix '-logy', which denotes a field of study. It evolved in the 19th century to refer specifically to the systematic study of methods used in a particular discipline.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Methodology"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Methodology"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Methodology" Synonym Map