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/inβestiɣaˈθjon/ ES
/inβestiɣaˈsjon/ MX
Translation
investigation, research, inquiry
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Word origin
From Latin investigatio, investigationis ('a searching into'), from investigare ('to track, search into'), from in- plus vestigare ('to track'), from vestigium ('footprint').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- investigatio
- English cognates
- investigation, vestige
Grammar
Examples
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The police investigation lasted several months before solving the case.
científica .
She devotes her life to scientific research on climate change.
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She opened an official inquiry after public complaints.
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His research showed a serious flaw in the design.
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The university received a lot of money for medical research.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 1: investigación, imposible, levantar and 7 more words.