|
Definition of Explorative
1. Adjective. Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery. "Exploratory talks between diplomats"
Similar to: Alpha, Beta, Preliminary, Searching, Wildcat
Derivative terms: Explore, Explore, Explore, Explore, Explore, Explore
Antonyms: Nonexploratory
Definition of Explorative
1. a. Exploratory.
Definition of Explorative
1. Adjective. exploratory ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Explorative
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Explorative
Literary usage of Explorative
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Library of Literary Criticism of English and American Authors by Charles Wells Moulton (1904)
"... be easy for this man of the explorative mentalities to touch ground with his
feet (if he chose) —in all the bays where he swims. ..."
2. Therapeutic Gazette (1894)
"Hirschberg advises immediate explorative probing with the pointed electrode
through the original wound ; Mayweg introduces the magnet, apart from the cases ..."
3. Saint Louis Medical and Surgical Journal (1871)
"The explorative puncture, which in this case was unfortunately omitted, would
have saved him from this error. The second indication is of little import, ..."