adj.
Pronunciation: in- ' kwi-z ə -tiv
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : given to examination or investigation
2 : inclined to ask questions especially : inordinately or improperly curious about the affairs of others
synonyms see CURIOUS
– in · quis · i · tive · ly adverb
– in · quis · i · tive · ness noun