investigative verb
in·ves·ti·gate
The verb form of investigative is investigate
I iDefinitions
- 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