Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/
- /ɪnˈves.tɪ.ɡə.tɪv/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [in-ves-ti-geyt]
- /ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of investigatory word
- verb with object investigatory to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail. 1
- verb with object investigatory to search out and examine the particulars of in an attempt to learn the facts about something hidden, unique, or complex, especially in an attempt to find a motive, cause, or culprit: The police are investigating the murder. 1
- verb without object investigatory to make inquiry, examination, or investigation. 1
- noun investigatory Aimed at investigating; investigative. 1
- adjective investigatory researching or examining 1
- adjective investigatory Investigatory means the same as investigative. 0
Information block about the term
Origin of investigatory
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin investīgātus, past participle of investīgāre to follow a trail, search out. See in-2, vestige, -ate1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Investigatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
investigatory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
investigatory usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for investigatory
adj investigatory
- searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- interrogative — of, relating to, or conveying a question.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
Antonyms for investigatory
adj investigatory
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- incurious — not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent.
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
Top questions with investigatory
- what is science investigatory project?
- what is investigatory project?
- what is an investigatory project?
- how to make an science investigatory project?
- how to make an investigatory project?
- how to make an abstract in investigatory project?
- what is a science investigatory project?
- how to make a science investigatory project?
- how to make an investigatory project proposal?
- how to make science investigatory project?
- what are the parts of investigatory project?
- how to make an introduction in investigatory project?
- how to make investigatory project?
- how to make investigatory project in biology?
- how to make a science investigatory project proposal?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with i
- Words starting with in
- Words starting with inv
- Words starting with inve
- Words starting with inves
- Words starting with invest
- Words starting with investi
- Words starting with investig
- Words starting with investiga
- Words starting with investigat
- Words starting with investigato
- Words starting with investigator
- Words starting with investigatory