Synonyms for investigative
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Investigatory
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
Related words
- Phrases
- investigative journalist
Example sentences
- interrogative Do I like interrogative inversions?
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| investigative | steady | |
| investigatory | falling | |
| interrogative | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- curious3
- 9 letters
- inquiring4, enquiring
- 13 letters
- investigatory6, interrogative
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (curious3 = 3 syllables).