Details of word DETECTIVE

Definition of detective

a. - Fitted for, or skilled in, detecting; employed in detecting crime or criminals; as, a detective officer.
n. - One who business it is so detect criminals or discover matters of secrecy.

Word "detective" contains 9 letters : C D E E E I T T V

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