investigatrix

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin investīgātrīx;[1] see -trix.

Noun

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investigatrix (plural investigatrices)

  1. female equivalent of investigator
    Synonym: investigatress
    • 1843, “Passages at the German Brunnen”, in The Metropolitan Magazine, volume XXXVII, Saunders and Otley, page 357:
      Our indefatigable investigatrix quickly brought us more positive information. She had actually overheard Sir John lay his heart and fortune at Miss Beechwood’s feet, without mentioning his hand.

References

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  1. ^ investigatrix, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

Latin

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Etymology

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From investīgō +‎ -trīx.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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investīgātrīx f (genitive investīgātrīcis); third declension

  1. female equivalent of investigator

Declension

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Third-declension noun.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative investīgātrīx investīgātrīcēs
Genitive investīgātrīcis investīgātrīcum
Dative investīgātrīcī investīgātrīcibus
Accusative investīgātrīcem investīgātrīcēs
Ablative investīgātrīce investīgātrīcibus
Vocative investīgātrīx investīgātrīcēs

Descendants

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  • English: investigatrix