"zetetically" meaning in English

See zetetically in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more zetetically [comparative], most zetetically [superlative]
Etymology: From zetetic + -ally. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zetetic|ally}} zetetic + -ally Head templates: {{en-adv}} zetetically (comparative more zetetically, superlative most zetetically)
  1. In a zetetic way; by means of investigation.
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