Zetetic (adj)
zet-et-ik
proceeding by inquiry or investigation.
First recorded in 1650–60 and comes via the New Latin word zētēticus, from Greek zētētikós, “inclined to investigate or inquire.”
Example sentences
“The detective’s zetetic mindset led her to question the suspect from every angle possible.”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
