inquisitive — eager to know or learn something; having or showing an interest in learning things
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: eager to know or learn something; having or showing an interest in learning things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/
Example Sentences
- My cat is so inquisitive that it opens every drawer in the house.
- The inquisitive journalist asked questions that made everyone uncomfortable.
- She has an inquisitive personality and always wants to know how things work.
inquisitive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/]
eager to know or learn something; having or showing an interest in learning things
Eager student asking many questions
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inquisitivus', derived from 'inquisire' meaning 'to inquire or seek out', which combines the prefix 'in-' (in) with 'quaerere' (to seek or ask). The word entered English through Old French and Middle English.
Breakdown
in- (in/into) + quisit- (seek, from quaerere) + -ive (adjective suffix) = inquisitive
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📝Examples
“My cat is so inquisitive that it opens every drawer in the house.”
“The inquisitive journalist asked questions that made everyone uncomfortable.”
“She has an inquisitive personality and always wants to know how things work.”
“My inquisitive neighbor knows more about my life than I do.”
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