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- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /wɛl ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /wɛl ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪt/
Definitions of well-investigated word
- verb with object well-investigated to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail. 1
- verb with object well-investigated 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 well-investigated to make inquiry, examination, or investigation. 1
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Origin of well-investigated
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 Well-investigated
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
well-investigated 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".
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