investigative
/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
Adjective
Examples
RAIB prides itself on being able to send any of its inspectors to site with sufficient investigative skills and technical knowledge to gather evidence for any type of accident.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Inquisitive; curious.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “investigative” mean?
Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
Is “investigative” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.