Investigative

/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

involving careful research or examination to discover facts, often used for investigative journalism.

Etymology

From Latin 'investigare', combining 'in-' (into) and 'vestigare' (to track or trace), literally meaning 'to track into'. It refers to following clues systematically.

Kelly Says

Investigative journalism gets its name from the Latin word for 'tracking'—detectives and reporters literally stalk the truth like hunters stalk prey, following clues and evidence methodically!

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