explorable
verb (used with object)
1.
to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery: to explore the island.
2.
to look into closely; scrutinize; examine: Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.
3.
Surgery. to investigate into, especially mechanically, as with a probe.
4.
Obsolete. to search for; search out.
verb (used without object)
5.
to engage in exploration.
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Origin:
1575–85; < Latin explōrāre to search out, examine, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + plōrāre to cry out, probably orig. with reference to hunting cries
1575–85; < Latin explōrāre to search out, examine, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + plōrāre to cry out, probably orig. with reference to hunting cries
Related forms
ex·plor·a·ble, adjective
ex·plor·a·bil·i·ty, noun
ex·plor·ing·ly, adverb
re·ex·plore, verb, re·ex·plored, re·ex·plor·ing.
un·ex·plor·a·ble, adjective
Synonyms
2. probe, study, research, investigate, survey.
2. probe, study, research, investigate, survey.
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explore (ɪkˈsplɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to examine or investigate, esp systematically |
| 2. | to travel to or into (unfamiliar or unknown regions), esp for organized scientific purposes |
| 3. | (tr) med to examine (an organ or part) for diagnostic purposes |
| 4. | obsolete (tr) to search for or out |
| [C16: from Latin explōrāre, from | |
| ex'plorer | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
explore
1580s, "to investigate, examine," from L. explorare "investigate, search out," said to be originally a hunters' term meaning "set up a loud cry," from ex- "out" + plorare "to cry." But second element also explained as "to make to flow," from pluere "to flow." Meaning "to go to a country or place in quest
of discoveries" is first attested 1610s. Related: Explored; exploring.
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Medical Dictionary
explore (ĭk-splôr')
v. ex·plored, ex·plor·ing, ex·plores
To examine for diagnostic purposes.
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