inspective

in·spec·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-spek-tiv]
- /ɪnˈspɛk tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-spek-tiv]
- /ɪnˈspɛk tɪv/

Definitions of inspective word

adjective inspective given to inspection; watchful; attentive. 1
adjective inspective of or relating to inspection. 1
noun inspective Engaged in inspection; involving inspection. 1

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Origin of inspective

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word inspectīvus, dating back to 1600-10. See inspect, -ive

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Parts of speech for Inspective

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Inspective

inspective popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for inspective

adjective inspective

investigative — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.

Just one Synonym for inspective