exploratory

see definition of exploratory

as inpreliminary
as insearching
as intrial
as inprolegomenous

Synonyms for exploratory

adj introductory, initial

Antonyms for exploratory

searching

adjective. probing

trial

adjective. experimental

Word Origin & History

mid-15c., from Latin exploratorius "belonging to scouts," from explorator "scout," from explorare (see explore). Alternative explorative is from 1738.

Example Sentences for exploratory

Something was suggested about what he called an "exploratory puncture."

Let us accompany Mr. Dick in one of his exploratory rambles.

The new response is exploratory and tentative, while habit is fixed and definite.

Listening to a sudden noise is one of the first exploratory reactions.

On these exploratory thoughts intent, I took my homeward way.

These were both western men, animated with the spirit of exploratory enterprise which characterizes that people.

Again perchance some get rich quick frenzy pushes you into the frozen regions in exploratory reconnaissance for precious metals.

On a purely scientific and exploratory expedition of this kind, there was no possible motive for any underhand work.

The case of Whittaker and Ransohoff survived the exploratory puncture, but Harley's case proved fatal from traumatic peritonitis.

An exploratory incision was made, and a few ounces of pancreatic fluid evacuated by aspiration.

exploratory

Synonyms for exploratory

Antonyms for exploratory

More words related to exploratory

preliminary

prolegomenous

searching

trial