EXPLORATIVE

exploratory, explorative

(adjective) serving in or intended for exploration or discovery; “an exploratory operation”; “exploratory reconnaissance”; “digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico”; “exploratory talks between diplomats”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

explorative (comparative more explorative, superlative most explorative)

exploratory

Source: Wiktionary


Ex*plor"a*tive, a.

Definition: Exploratory.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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There are four varieties of commercially viable coffee: Arabica, Liberica, Excelsa, and Robusta. Growers predominantly plant the Arabica species. Although less popular, Robusta tastes slightly more bitter and contains more caffeine.

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