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Antonyms for investigatory
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : in-ves-ti-geyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt |
Definition of investigatory
Origin :- c.1500, back-formation from investigation, or else from Latin investigatus, past participle of investigare "to trace out, search after" (see investigation). Related: Investigated; investigating.
- As in inquiring : adj wondering, curious
- An inquiry into—ah—certain facets of past investigatory methods.
- Extract from : « We're Friends, Now » by Henry Hasse
- They glittered then with a strange cold light, those variegated orbs, but their ordinary expression was earnest and investigatory.
- Extract from : « Miriam Monfort » by Catherine A. Warfield
- He became acutely aware of his disfigured face, and felt his swelling bruises with a limp, investigatory hand.
- Extract from : « Tales of Space and Time » by Herbert George Wells
- Suddenly he started out of a vague reverie and pressed an investigatory hand to his side.
- Extract from : « Tales of Space and Time » by Herbert George Wells
- The investigatory expedition to the ominous red spot of the giant of the solar system was on.
- Extract from : « The Red Hell of Jupiter » by Paul Ernst
Synonyms for investigatory
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