English word investigate comes from Latin investigare, and later Latin investigatio (Inquiry, investigation. Research, search.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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investigare | Latin (lat) | |
investigatus | Latin (lat) | |
investigatio | Latin (lat) | Inquiry, investigation. Research, search. |
investigate | English (en) | (intransitive) To conduct an inquiry or examination.. (transitive) To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.. (transitive) To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information. |