Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person, often with special training, who investigates and solves crimes or mysteries.
Detective
/dɪˈtektɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
All credit must go to the well-known detectives, Gregson and Lestrade.
'You are a good detective,' said Holmes.
Do you read detective stories?'
Etymology:
The term detective first appeared in the 19th century, deriving from the Latin verb deducere, which means to lead or draw away. It later evolved to mean detect, referring to uncovering or discovering truths.
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