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
Example sentences :
  • 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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