HyperDic: investigative

English > 1 sense of the word *investigative*:
ADJECTIVE	all	investigative, fact-finding, investigatory	designed to find information or ascertain facts

investigative > pronunciation
Sounds	ihnveh'stahgey.tihv
Rhymes	abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...

English > *investigative*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	designed to find information or ascertain facts.
Example	"investigative reporting"
Synonyms	fact-finding, investigatory
Broader	inquiring	given to inquiry / inquiry
Spanish	investigador
Verbs	investigate	conduct an inquiry or investigation of