method

meth-od · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A particular way of doing something; a systematic procedure or technique.

  2. 2.

    Orderliness of thought or behavior; systematic planning.

  3. 3.

    (computing) A function associated with an object in object-oriented programming.

Forms

plural: methods

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    method to one's madness — Reason behind seemingly crazy behavior.
  • •
    method acting — A technique where actors draw on personal emotions.

Related words

Antonyms: chaos, disorder
See also: approach, methodology, technique
Synonyms: approach, procedure, technique

Etymology

From Latin methodus, from Greek methodos ("pursuit, following after"), from meta ("after") + hodos ("way, journey").