investigative
Translation
investigative, inquiring
Examples
She is an investigative journalist.
She is an investigative journalist.
The team has strong investigative skills.
The team has strong investigative skills.
Grammar Patterns
an investigative ((noun)) relating to or involving investigation He is an investigative reporter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inquiring, probing, analytical
Etymology
From the verb 'investigate' plus the suffix '-ive', which forms adjectives meaning 'tending to' or 'relating to'.
Memory Tips
Describes something related to investigation, like an 'investigative report'.