Effective
Effective adjective - Producing or capable of producing a desired result.
Methodical and effective are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Methodical" instead an adjective "Effective".
Methodical
Methodical adjective - Following a set method, arrangement, or pattern.
Effective and methodical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Effective" instead an adjective "Methodical".
Both words in one sentence
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Shawn acts like a goofball and has a silly but effective approach to solving crimes, compared to the more methodical way his dad does it.
Source: Wacky Parent, Serious Child -
The Kingpin dives headfirst into this in the Born Again arc, sacrificing his calmness and methodical approach (the factors that made him such an intimidating and effective villain in the first place) for his vendetta against Daredevil.
Source: Evil Is Petty - This version of her did not go Ax-Crazy, and she remains pragmatic, methodical, and highly effective, affecting an outward veneer of compassion while still being a ruthless, Manipulative Bastard who plays Nanoha like a fiddle.
Source: Magnificent Bastard / Fan Fic
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