Investigar
Example: Os cientistas precisam investigar as causas do problema rapidamente.
Definition
"Investigar" means to carefully examine or study something in order to discover facts, gather information, or understand causes. For example, scientists investigate problems to find explanations or solutions.
Etymology
The word "investigar" comes from the Latin verb 'investigare,' which means 'to trace, search out, or track.' It combines 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'vestigare' meaning 'to track or trace.' This origin reflects the idea of closely following clues or evidence.
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