nonexplorative
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnɪkˈsplɔːrətɪv/
:
no explorativo
- His nonexplorative approach to research meant he rarely ventured beyond his area of expertise.
Examples
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In contrast to exploratory learning, the nonexplorative method relies on direct instruction.
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The novel adopts a nonexplorative narrative, sticking to well-established storylines.
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His approach to science is very nonexplorative.
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The nonexplorative nature of the research disappointed many.
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His nonexplorative approach to research meant he rarely ventured beyond his area of expertise.
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In contrast to exploratory learning, the nonexplorative method relies on direct instruction.
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The novel adopts a nonexplorative narrative, sticking to well-established storylines.
Synonyms
2
8.1
Not wanting to learn about new things
1
6.6
Not interested in learning new things
Not willing to try new ideas, places, or experiences
Not looking for new ideas or information
Work that does not look for new information and uses routine methods
A person or thing that is not curious and does not ask questions
Not curious about learning or asking questions
Antonyms
How Exploratory
31
5.2
179
5.1
675
1.3
89
4.1
1
5.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonexplorative = explorative (transparent) = non + explor + ative
The adjective is formed by straightforward negation (non- + explorative), so a learner can infer 'not inclined to explore' from the components.
Etymology
Nonexplorative is built from non- meaning 'not' and explore, which comes from an old Latin word meaning 'to search' and appears in the familiar word explorer. So nonexplorative describes a person, method, or story that is 'not' likely to search or investigate and stays within what is already known.