1. relating to or characterized by exploration; involving investigation or discovery of something new or unknown

Examples

• The team took an explorative approach to the research, testing multiple hypotheses.
• Her explorative journey through the rainforest led to the discovery of several new plant species.
• The company conducted explorative meetings with potential partners before making a final decision.
• His explorative writing style encourages readers to think critically about the subject.
• The explorative phase of the project involved gathering data from various sources.
• Scientists used explorative techniques to understand the behavior of deep-sea creatures.