INQUISITIVE


Meaning of INQUISITIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ in-ˈkwi-zə-tiv ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.