2detective adjective
always used before a noun 1 : done in order to find out hidden or unknown information
▪ We had to do some detective work to find out who used to own the property. 2 : of or relating to crimes and detectives
▪ a detective story ▪ He enjoys reading detective novels.
▪ We had to do some detective work to find out who used to own the property.
▪ a detective story ▪ He enjoys reading detective novels.
