meth·od
Pronounced:
/ˈmɛθəd/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural meth·odsMeaning:
1 [count] : a way of doing something ▪ He claims to have developed a new method for growing tomatoes. ▪ Their teaching method tries to adapt lessons to each student. ▪ We need to adopt more modern methods of doing things. —see also scientific method
2 [noncount] formal : a careful or organized plan that controls the way something is done ▪ The book lacks method. [=the book is not arranged in an orderly way]
2 [noncount] formal : a careful or organized plan that controls the way something is done ▪ The book lacks method. [=the book is not arranged in an orderly way]
(a) method in/to your madness
◊If there is method in your madness or (US) (a) method to your madness, there are good reasons for your actions even though they may seem foolish or strange. ▪ Though his staff is often confused by the way he runs the office, I've found that there's method in his madness.