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Inquisitive
//ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv// adj
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
"[…] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]"
- 2 Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
"A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]"
Adjective
- 1 showing curiosity wordnet
- 2 inquiring or appearing to inquire wordnet
Etymology
Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.
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