Wordiyovestig
LatinVariants
vestigvestige
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin vestīgium (footprint, trace, mark). Vestige means a trace or remnant of something that once existed; vestigial describes organs or features that remain as traces of evolutionary history. Investigate originally meant "to follow footprints" — to track traces systematically, now broadened to any thorough inquiry.
Associated Words
investigation
A careful inquiry or examination to discover facts
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFL
investigators
People who investigate crimes or conduct research
IELTSB2
vestige
A small remaining trace of something that once existed
TOEFLGREC2
vestigial
Remaining as a trace; having lost original function through evolution
GREC2