̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌgād.]iv, -āt], ]ēv also ]əv adjective
1. : characterized by or having a tendency toward investigation
investigative scientist
2. : of or relating to investigation
investigative power
investigative technique
̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌgād.]iv, -āt], ]ēv also ]əv adjective
1. : characterized by or having a tendency toward investigation
investigative scientist
2. : of or relating to investigation
investigative power
investigative technique
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012