inquiring — Seeking information or knowledge; showing curiosity or a desire to investigate and learn.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Seeking information or knowledge; showing curiosity or a desire to investigate and learn.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 궁금해하는, 탐구하는
Korean pronunciation: 인-콰이어-링 (강세: 콰)
Example Sentences
- My cat has an inquiring attitude toward my pizza - always sniffing and staring with hopeful eyes.
- The professor welcomed students' inquiring questions during the lecture.
- She's inquiring about the job vacancy that was posted online yesterday.
inquiring
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ//
Seeking information or knowledge; showing curiosity or a desire to investigate and learn.
Seeking information or knowledge; showing curiosity or a desire to investigate and learn.
Inquiring minds find that even tiring research becomes inspiring!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inquirere' meaning 'to seek into' or 'to investigate.' The word literally described the action of searching deeply within something to find truth or information.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat has an inquiring attitude toward my pizza - always sniffing and staring with hopeful eyes.”
“The professor welcomed students' inquiring questions during the lecture.”
“She's inquiring about the job vacancy that was posted online yesterday.”
“My grandmother's inquiring nature led her to interview every new neighbor about their life story.”
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