Inquisitive: meaning, definitions and examples

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inquisitive

[ ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv ]

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personality trait

Curious or inquiring. Showing curiosity or interest in learning new things. Eager to explore and discover.

Synonyms

curiosity-driven, curious, inquiring, interested

Examples of usage

He had an inquisitive mind and always asked questions.
She was known for her inquisitive nature and love for exploring new ideas.
The child's inquisitive nature led him to constantly seek out new information.

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behavior

Showing a tendency to ask questions or seek information. Showing a desire to investigate or learn.

Synonyms

exploratory, inquiring, probing, questioning

Examples of usage

The detective's inquisitive nature helped solve the case.
Her inquisitive behavior often led to new discoveries.
The professor encouraged his students to be more inquisitive in their approach to research.

Translations

Translations of the word "inquisitive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 curioso

🇮🇳 जिज्ञासु

🇩🇪 neugierig

🇮🇩 ingin tahu

🇺🇦 допитливий

🇵🇱 ciekawski

🇯🇵 好奇心旺盛な (こうきしんおうせいな)

🇫🇷 curieux

🇪🇸 curioso

🇹🇷 meraklı

🇰🇷 호기심 많은 (hogisim man-eun)

🇸🇦 فضولي

🇨🇿 zvědavý

🇸🇰 zvedavý

🇨🇳 好奇 (hàoqí)

🇸🇮 radoveden

🇮🇸 forvitinn

🇰🇿 қызыққұмар

🇬🇪 ცნობისმოყვარე (tsnobis'mok'vare)

🇦🇿 maraqlı

🇲🇽 curioso

Word origin

The word 'inquisitive' originated from the Latin word 'inquisitivus', which means 'searching, inquiring'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe someone who is curious, eager to learn, and asks questions. Over time, the word has retained its original meaning of showing a keen interest in exploring and discovering new things.