investigational
Definition
Adjective: - Relating to investigation: "investigational" describes something that is connected to or used for the purpose of systematic examination, research, or inquiry, especially in scientific or medical contexts. It often refers to drugs, devices, or procedures that are being studied but not yet approved for general use.
Usage Examples
- (The trials are part of a research study to examine the treatment's effects.)
- (The drug is not yet approved and is being tested for safety and efficacy.)
- (The phase involved systematic research and examination.)
Advanced Usage
- "investigational new drug" (IND): A specific regulatory term in the United States referring to a drug that has not yet been approved by the FDA and is being tested in clinical trials.
- The company submitted an investigational new drug application to the FDA. (The application requested permission to begin human testing of the unapproved drug.)
Variants and Related Words
- Investigate (verb): to carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts.
- The police will investigate the cause of the accident. (They will examine the facts systematically.)
- Investigation (noun): the act or process of investigating.
- The investigation into the outbreak took several months. (The systematic inquiry lasted months.)
- Investigative (adjective): relating to or characterized by investigation (often used in journalism or law enforcement).
- She is an investigative journalist known for exposing corruption. (She conducts in-depth research for her reports.)
Synonyms
- Experimental: relating to or based on experience or experiment; used for testing new ideas or products.
- Research: involving systematic study to establish facts or reach new conclusions.
- Exploratory: conducted to gain information or to test a hypothesis, often as a preliminary step.
Related Idioms
- Under investigation: being examined or studied closely.
- The new device is still under investigation and not available to the public. (It is being studied but not yet released.)
Note: There are no common phrasal verbs or idioms specifically using "investigational" due to its technical and formal nature. It is primarily used in legal, medical, and scientific contexts.