INVESTIGATIVE

investigative, fact-finding, investigatory

(adjective) designed to find information or ascertain facts; “a fact-finding committee”; “investigative reporting”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

investigative (comparative more investigative, superlative most investigative)

Of or pertaining to investigation

inquisitive; curious

Source: Wiktionary


In*ves"ti*ga*tive, a.

Definition: Given to investigation; inquisitive; curious; searching.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 February 2025

CURE

(verb) make (substances) hard and improve their usability; “cure resin”; “cure cement”; “cure soap”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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