Módszertanilag

Módszertanilag is a Hungarian adverb meaning "methodologically" or "from a methodological standpoint." It is formed from módszertan (methodology) with the adverbial suffix -ilag, which creates a manner adverb.

The word is primarily used in formal, scholarly, or technical writing to indicate that a statement, evaluation, or conclusion concerns the methodological aspects of a study—such as research design, data collection, sampling, or analysis procedures. It helps foreground methodological considerations rather than substantive content. For example: "Az eredményeket módszertanilag kritikusan kell értékelni." or "Módszertanilag ez a megközelítés megfelel a nemzetközi standardoknak." In this sense, módszertanilag qualifies how something is assessed or described.

Relation to related terms: módszertani is the adjective form meaning "methodological," used to describe approaches, tools, or frameworks. Módszertanilag functions as an adverb to specify the perspective or lens (methodological) applied to the discussion.

Usage notes: The term is common in academic and technical Hungarian and may sound formal in everyday language. It is useful for clarifying that the focus is on methods, procedures, or the validity of the approach, rather than on results or interpretations alone. When precision about research design is required, módszertanilag provides a concise way to frame the discussion.