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researchy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

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Etymology

Etymology tree English research Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English researchy From research + -y.

Meanings

1. (colloquial, humorous, nonstandard) Characterized by research, especially the serious investigation of a subject.
   • Michelle's new job is researchy.
2. (colloquial, derogatory, nonstandard) Having little or no known practical application.
   • The committee agreed that the project had merit, but was too researchy and should have lower priority than more practical projects.

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