inspective

[in-spek-tiv]

adjective

1. given to inspection; watchful; attentive.

2. of or relating to inspection.

Word History and Origins

Origin of inspective¹

From the Late Latin word inspectīvus, dating back to 1600–10. See inspect, -ive

Example Sentences

"Passers-by had seen an elderly woman move away from the scene," Detective Inspective Peter Gill told local media.

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He felt remote and inspective.

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There was no twinkle in the picture of him, nor any of his inspective joyousness.

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Sweet to see thrushes bright-eyed speckle-bosomed, Search dew-grey lawns with keen inspective glance; And rabbits nimbly nibble tender grasses, Or pause when startled at each other’s shade.

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When she first spoke it was gracious rather than cordial; but after the inspective look she had given him it softened, and from this time Keith felt her warmth.

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