unexploratory
əˌtɔr adjective
1.
pertaining to or concerned with exploration: an exploratory operation.
2.
inclined to make explorations.
Also, ex·plor·a·tive.
Related forms
ex·plor·a·tive·ly, adverb
non·ex·plor·a·tive, adjective
non·ex·plor·a·to·ry, adjective
un·ex·plor·a·tive, adjective
un·ex·plor·a·to·ry, adjective
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exploration (ˌɛkspləˈreɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the act or process of exploring |
| 2. | med examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes |
| 3. | an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp for scientific purposes; expedition |
| exploratory | |
| —adj | |
| ex'plorative | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
exploratory
mid-15c., from L. exploratorius "belonging to scouts," from explorator "scout," from explorare (see explore). Alternative explorative is from 1738.
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