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What is another word for Inquisitive? – 188 Inquisitive Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    curious questioning probing investigative exploratory analytical inquiring interested nosy prying intrusive meddlesome inquisitorial interrogative scrutinizing searching inductive deductive perceptive discerning astute keen sharp piercing inquiringly inspecting examining researching inquisitive curious analytical probing investigative exploratory inquiring interested nosy prying intrusive meddlesome inquisitorial interrogative scrutinizing searching inductive deductive perceptive discerning astute keen sharp piercing

    Meaning of Inquisitive

    Having a desire to learn or know more about something or someone.

    Definitions

    • Having a curious nature, with a desire to learn or know more about something or someone.
    • * Showing an interest in learning or understanding something.
    • * Asking questions or seeking information in a curious or probing way.

    Etymology of Inquisitive

    The word "inquisitive" comes from the Latin "inquisitivus," which means "given to inquiry" or "prone to asking questions."
    The Latin term is derived from "inquirere," which means "to ask" or "to seek."
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is curious or inquiring.

    Example Uses

    • The inquisitive child asked her parents a million questions about the universe.
    • * The detective was inquisitive about the suspect's alibi and asked for more information.
    • * The inquisitive nature of the scientist led her to make groundbreaking discoveries.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    inquiry investigation question probe analysis examination research study survey exploration inspection scrutiny search inquiry inquisition interrogation interview dialogue discussion debate argument conversation consultation conference seminar workshop inquiry investigation probe analysis

    Related Verbs

    inquire investigate question probe analyze examine research study survey explore inspect scrutinize search seek ask interrogate interview discuss debate argue converse consult confer inquire investigate probe analyze examine research

    Related Adjectives

    curious analytical probing investigative exploratory inquiring interested nosy prying intrusive meddlesome inquisitorial interrogative scrutinizing searching inductive deductive perceptive discerning astute keen sharp piercing inquisitive analytical probing investigative exploratory inquiring interested nosy prying intrusive meddlesome inquisitorial interrogative scrutinizing searching inductive deductive perceptive discerning astute keen sharp piercing