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explorative

exp·lo·ra·tive

uncommon

adjective

1.

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”

Origin

From explore + -ative.

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