Inquisitive
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/
Origin
Late 14th Century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.
Full definition of inquisitive
Adjective
inquisitive
- Eager to acquire knowledge.
- I. WattsA young, inquisitive, and sprightly genius.
- Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
- BroomeA wise man is not inquisitive about things impertinent.
- Joyce Ulysses Episode 16Everybody gets their own ration of luck, they say. Now you mention it his face was familiar to me. But, leaving that for the moment, how much did you part with, he queried, if I am not too inquisitive?