metodologia
methodology
noun meh-toh-doh-loh-JEE-ah Rare
Origin: From Greek methodos (method) + logos (study).
Usage Note
Metodologia refers to the systematic framework or set of methods used in research or practice: la metodologia di ricerca (the research methodology). It is feminine, like all Italian nouns ending in -ia. The related adjective is metodologico. Learners note that metodo (m) is the everyday word for a practical method, while metodologia implies a broader theoretical approach.
Examples
"La metodologia adottata garantisce risultati affidabili."
Natural Translation
The methodology adopted guarantees reliable results.
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