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Investigator vs Investigatory - What's the difference?

investigator | investigatory |

As a noun investigator

is one who investigates.

As an adjective investigatory is

aimed at investigating; investigative.

investigator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who investigates.

    • Related terms

    * investigatrix (feminine)

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    investigatory

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Aimed at investigating; investigative.