Investigative

In-ves′ti-ga-tive

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Adj.

Given to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.

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Adj.

Curious and deliberate in researches.

investigative ‎(comparative more investigative, superlative most investigative)

pertaining to investigation

investigative in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
investigative in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

investigative f pl