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in⋅spec⋅tive

  [in-spek-tiv]
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–adjective
1. given to inspection; watchful; attentive.
2. of or pertaining to inspection.
Origin:
1600–10; < LL inspectīvus. See inspect, -ive
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in·spect   (ĭn-spěkt')   
tr.v.   in·spect·ed, in·spect·ing, in·spects

  1. To examine carefully and critically, especially for flaws.

  2. To review or examine officially: The commander inspected the troops.


[From Latin īnspicere, īnspect- : in-, intensive pref.; see in-2 + specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]
in·spec'tive adj.
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