inquisitive
in·qui·si·tive
inquisitive · more inquisitive · most inquisitive
спекулятивний, умоглядний
любопытный, любознательный, пытливый
neugierig, wissbegierig
Eager to acquire knowledgeEager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
/ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/
» Tom is a very inquisitive person.
Meaning
2 sensesEager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
neugierig, wissbegierig
любозна́тельныйljuboznátelʹnyj, пытли́выйpytlívyj, любопы́тныйljubopýtnyj
Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
neugierig
любопы́тныйljubopýtnyj
More definitions
- showing curiosity
- inquiring or appearing to inquire
Examples
18 sentencesTom is a very inquisitive person.
Tom is very inquisitive.
Tom is inquisitive by nature.
Tom looks inquisitive.
Tom is inquisitive.
Translations
7 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
eager to acquire knowledge:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
eager to acquire knowledge:
Origin
Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inLate 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.
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Forms
more inquisitive, most inquisitive| Comparative | more inquisitive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most inquisitive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- showing curiosity:speculativequestioningwondering
Word family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form