/ˈmeθ.əd/

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Meaning

A way of doing something, using a set of clear steps.

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Word origin

From Greek methodos, meaning a way after or a pursuit of knowledge.

Origin
Greek
Root
methodos

Grammar

Gender
Pluralmethods

Examples

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"Method" is a way of doing something with clear steps.

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Here "method" means the way she does it.

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"Methods" is the plural, meaning more than one method.

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This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 10: method, pathetic, species and 7 more words.