In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
inquisitory, probing, searching
(adjective) diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation; “a probing inquiry”; “a searching investigation of their past dealings”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
probing (comparative more probing, superlative most probing)
That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.
probing (plural probings)
The action of investigating or exploring.
• exploring, investigating, questioning
probing
present participle of probe
• pibgorn
Source: Wiktionary
Probe, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Probed; p. pr. & vb. n. Probing.] Etym: [L. probare to try, examine. See Prove.]
1. To examine, as a wound, an ulcer, or some cavity of the body, with a probe.
2. Fig.: to search to the bottom; to scrutinize or examine thoroughly. Dryden. The growing disposition to probe the legality of all acts, of the crown. Hallam.
Probe, n. (Surg.)
Definition: An instrument for examining the depth or other circumstances of a wound, ulcer, or cavity, or the direction of a sinus, of for exploring for bullets, for stones in the bladder, etc. Parr. Probe, or Probe-pointed, scissors (Surg.), scissors used to open wounds, the blade of which, to be thrust into the orifice, has a button at the end. Wiseman.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 March 2024
(adjective) crowded or massed together; “give me...your huddled masses”; “the huddled sheep turned their backs against the wind”
In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.