English Explanatory Dictionary

investigative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
  2. Inquisitive; curious.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/ /ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-investigative.wav

Word forms

investigative

Etymology

From investigate + -ive.

Synonyms

investigatory

Derived words

investigative journalism investigative journalist investigatively noninvestigative preinvestigative uninvestigative
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