Investigatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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investigatively

 

[ ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

method of inquiry

Investigatively means in a manner that involves inquiry or investigation. It is often used in contexts where thorough examination or scrutiny is required, such as in journalism or scientific research. When someone acts investigatively, they tend to search for facts, gather evidence, and analyze situations critically. It highlights a careful and methodical approach to discovering the truth or understanding a situation.

Synonyms

analytically, examinatively, inquisitively

Examples of usage

  • The journalist worked investigatively to uncover the truth behind the scandal.
  • The detectives were investigating the crime scene investigatively, looking for any clues.
  • The researchers approached the problem investigatively, collecting data from various sources.

Translations

Translations of the word "investigatively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 investigativamente

🇮🇳 जांचात्मक रूप से

🇩🇪 ermittlungsweise

🇮🇩 secara investigatif

🇺🇦 дослідницьки

🇵🇱 dochodzeniowo

🇯🇵 調査的に (ちょうさてきに)

🇫🇷 de manière investigatrice

🇪🇸 investigativamente

🇹🇷 soruşturma açısından

🇰🇷 조사적으로 (조사적으로)

🇸🇦 استقصائيًا

🇨🇿 vyšetřovacími

🇸🇰 vyšetrovačne

🇨🇳 调查性地 (diàochá xìng de)

🇸🇮 preiskovalno

🇮🇸 rannsóknarskilyrði

🇰🇿 тергеу арқылы

🇬🇪 გამოძიებით

🇦🇿 tədqiqatçı şəkildə

🇲🇽 investigativamente

Word origin

The word 'investigatively' derives from the root 'investigate,' which comes from the Latin 'investigatus,' the past participle of 'investigare,' meaning to track or search out. The prefix 'in-' suggests 'into,' while 'vestigare' means 'to track' or 'to trace.' The term began to emerge in English usage in the late 16th century, commonly adopted in legal and academic contexts. With the evolution of journalism and scientific inquiry in the 19th and 20th centuries, the adverb form became increasingly popular to describe actions taken by those seeking to gather information and uncover truth, particularly in complex matters that require deeper analysis.