Definition of EXPLORATORY

exploratory

Meanings

Plural: exploratories

Adjective

  • serving in or intended for exploration or discovery
    • "an exploratory operation"
    • "exploratory reconnaissance"
    • "digging an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico"
    • "exploratory talks between diplomats"

Adj

  • Serving to explore or investigate.

Noun

  • An exploration or investigation.

Origin / Etymology

From explore + -atory.

Synonyms

explorative

Antonyms

nonexploratory

Scrabble Score: 23

exploratory is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
exploratory is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
exploratory is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

exploratory is a valid Words With Friends word