English Explanatory Dictionary

inquisitive

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
  2. Too curious; overly interested; nosy.

Pronunciation

/ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inquisitive.wav

Word forms

inquisitive more inquisitive most inquisitive

Etymology

Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.

Synonyms

inquiring

Related words

inquire

Derived words

inquisitively inquisitive monkey inquisitiveness noninquisitive overinquisitive superinquisitive uninquisitive
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