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During the investigation, the technician conducted a methodical inspection of the damaged circuitry. Based on the function of the suffix -ical, which of the following best defines the word methodical?

  1. A
    A professional who designs technical operating procedures
  2. Characterized by an orderly, systematic procedureCevap
  3. C
    Conducted in a hasty, haphazard manner
  4. D
    Relating to medical treatment and physical therapy

Cevap

Characterized by an orderly, systematic procedure
The root noun 'method' refers to an orderly system or procedure. Adding the suffix '-ical' forms an adjective that describes something characterized by or performed with systematic order. In the sentence context, a 'methodical inspection' describes a careful, step-by-step procedure.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Isolate the base root and suffix in the target word
The target word breaks down into the root noun 'method' (an organized procedure) and the suffix '-ical'.
Deconstructing the word reveals how the suffix modifies the core meaning.
2
Determine the syntactic role and meaning added by the suffix '-ical'
The suffix '-ical' forms adjectives signifying 'having the character of,' 'pertaining to,' or 'characterized by.'
Applying morphological rules confirms that 'methodical' means characterized by systematic order.

Anahtar Kavram

Adjective Suffix -ical: Transforms nouns into descriptive adjectives denoting relation, character, or adherence to a system.
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