adverb
- in a manner that involves or is characterized by exploration; in a way that seeks to discover or investigate
Usage: formal; often used in academic or professional contexts
Examples
- The team approached the problem exploratively, testing multiple hypotheses before drawing conclusions.
- She spoke exploratively about her ideas, inviting feedback and further discussion.
- The artist worked exploratively with new materials to develop her unique style.
- Researchers examined the data exploratively to identify potential patterns.
- He asked questions exploratively rather than making assumptions about the situation.