Explorate

/ˈɛksplɔreɪt/ verb

Definition

To explore or conduct exploration; to search or investigate systematically.

Etymology

A back-formation from exploration, treating it as if it were a verb form. Created in English to fill a gap where 'to explorate' could function as a formal verb parallel to 'to explore.'

Kelly Says

This is a wonderfully rare word that never quite caught on—most people just use 'explore' instead. It's like English had too many exploration-related words and rejected this particular option as redundant.

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