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- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/
- /ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of investigative word
- verb with object investigative to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail. 1
- verb with object investigative to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit: The police are investigating the murder. 1
- verb without object investigative to make inquiry, examination, or investigation. 1
- noun investigative Of or concerned with investigating something. 1
- adjective investigative involving research or enquiry 1
- adjective investigative Investigative work, especially journalism, involves investigating things. 0
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Origin of investigative
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin investīgātus, past participle of investīgāre to follow a trail, search out. See in-2, vestige, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Investigative
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investigative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
investigative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for investigative
adj investigative
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- impertinent — intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- inquiring — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
- inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
adjective investigative
- exploratory — Relating to or involving exploration or investigation.
- undercover — working or done out of public sight; secret: an undercover investigation.
- fact-finding — a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- inspective — given to inspection; watchful; attentive.
- research — to make researches; investigate carefully.
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