investigative — involving the process of examining and inquiring into something thoroughly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: involving the process of examining and inquiring into something thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪv/
Example Sentences
- The investigative team discovered that the CEO had been secretly buying pizza with company funds.
- She has excellent investigative abilities that help solve complex cases.
- The investigative documentary revealed shocking truths about the food industry.
investigative
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪtɪv/]
involving the process of examining and inquiring into something thoroughly
An investigative reporter digs through dusty files to expose a hidden corruption scandal.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin investigare, meaning 'to track or follow footsteps'. The word originally conveyed the sense of pursuing a trail of evidence, much like a detective following a suspect's tracks to uncover the truth.
Breakdown
in- (into) + vestigare (to track, from vestigium meaning footstep or trace) + -ive (adjective suffix). The morphological structure reflects the action of going into or following tracks.
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📝Examples
“The investigative team discovered that the CEO had been secretly buying pizza with company funds.”
“She has excellent investigative abilities that help solve complex cases.”
“The investigative documentary revealed shocking truths about the food industry.”
“His investigative nature made him question why his socks always disappeared in the laundry.”
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