inspective
Americanadjective
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given to inspection; watchful; attentive.
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of or relating to inspection.
Etymology
Origin of inspective
From the Late Latin word inspectīvus, dating back to 1600–10. See inspect, -ive
Example Sentences
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"Passers-by had seen an elderly woman move away from the scene," Detective Inspective Peter Gill told local media.
From BBC
He felt remote and inspective.
From Literature
There was no twinkle in the picture of him, nor any of his inspective joyousness.
From Literature
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.
From Project Gutenberg
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.
From Project Gutenberg
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