inquisitive (/ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/)
adjective · Advanced · Science & Technology
🔊 /ɪnˈkwɪz.ə.tɪv/
Meaning
Meaning: eager to learn and ask
Someone inquisitive is eager to learn and asks many questions. An inquisitive mind drives discovery.
Examples
🗣 Her inquisitive nature led to many discoveries.
Etymology
From Latin ‘inquisitivus’, from ‘inquirere’, meaning to inquire.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to praise a questioning, curious mind.
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Tags: curiosity, learning