All investigatory synonyms
in·ves·ti·gate
I i adj investigatory
- wondering — expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.
- probing — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- heuristic — serving to indicate or point out; stimulating interest as a means of furthering investigation.
- searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- interrogative — of, relating to, or conveying a question.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- nosy — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- quizzical — odd, queer, or comical.
- speculative — pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
- studious — disposed or given to diligent study: a studious boy.
- investigative — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- socratic — of or relating to Socrates or his philosophy, followers, etc., or to the Socratic method.
- catechistic — a person who catechizes.
- 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.