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investigative definition

in·ves·ti·ga·tive (in ves′tə gāt′iv, -gə tiv)

adjective

  1. of or characterized by investigation
  2. inclined to investigate

Etymology: ML investigativus

Also investigatory in·ves′·ti·ga·to′ry (-gə tôr′ē)

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