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Investigative vs Investigatory - What's the difference?

investigative | investigatory |

As adjectives the difference between investigative and investigatory

is that investigative is of or pertaining to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching while investigatory is aimed at investigating; investigative.

investigative

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.

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    See also

    * investigative journalism ----

    investigatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Aimed at investigating; investigative.