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Exploratory

Exploratory adjective - Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery.
Usage example: exploratory reconnaissance

Explorative is a synonym for exploratory in investigative topic. In some cases you can use "Explorative" instead an adjective "Exploratory". popular alternative

Explorative

Explorative adjective - Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery.
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Synonyms for Explorative

Exploratory is a synonym for explorative. You can use "Exploratory" instead an adjective "Explorative".

Nearby Words: exploration, explorer, exploratory
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