Examinatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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examinatively

 

[ ɪɡˈzæmɪnətɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of examination

Examinatively refers to doing something in a manner that involves careful observation or scrutiny. It implies an approach that seeks to evaluate or assess details closely.

Synonyms

analytically, investigatively, scrutinously

Examples of usage

  • The committee examined the reports examinatively to ensure accuracy.
  • She looked at the painting examinatively, noticing the brush strokes.
  • The scientist scrutinized the data examinatively for any anomalies.

Translations

Translations of the word "examinatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 examinativamente

🇮🇳 परीक्षणात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 prüfend

🇮🇩 secara eksaminatif

🇺🇦 екзаменаційно

🇵🇱 examinacyjnie

🇯🇵 試験的に

🇫🇷 examinativement

🇪🇸 examinativamente

🇹🇷 sınav niteliğinde

🇰🇷 검토적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل اختبارى

🇨🇿 zkoušející

🇸🇰 skúšobne

🇨🇳 考察性地

🇸🇮 preizkusno

🇮🇸 prófunarskily

🇰🇿 тексеруші түрде

🇬🇪 გამოცდით

🇦🇿 imtahan xarakterli

🇲🇽 examinativamente

Word origin

The word 'examinatively' is derived from the root 'examine', which comes from the Latin 'examinare', meaning 'to weigh' or 'to assess'. This Latin term is formed from 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'anima' which relates to 'life' or 'soul', collectively suggesting a careful weighing of options or details. The adverbial form 'examinatively' emerged to describe actions performed in a manner that involves thorough evaluation, becoming increasingly relevant in various academic and scientific contexts where detailed analysis is crucial. Over time, its usage has spread into everyday language, often found in discussions about critical thinking, research methodologies, and detailed observation.