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inquisitive

Adjective

IPA /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/

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Eager to ask questions and discover more about the world or how things work.

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inquisitive/ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/

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The inquisitive child wanted to know how every kitchen appliance worked.
An inquisitive approach helped the students develop better research questions.

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inquisitive — Eager to ask questions and discover more about the world or how things work.

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Word origin

From French and late Latin, ultimately related to inquirere, meaning to inquire.

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An inquisitive mind describes an active interest in learning.

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