investigative
adjectiveattested in dialogue
- //ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv//
- //ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv//
Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
adjective
- 1
Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
RAIB prides itself on being able to send any of its inspectors to site with sufficient investigative skills and technical knowledge to gather evidence for any type of accident.
- 2
Inquisitive; curious.
Etymology
Etymology tree English investigate Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English investigative From investigate + -ive.
invested · Involved, having a personal interest.investigate · To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or…investigation · The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or…
investigative · Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
investigator · One who investigates.investing · The act of something being invested; an investment.investment · The act of investing, or state of being invested.