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inquisitive
What does inquisitive mean?
inquisitive (adjective): showing curiosity.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use inquisitive in a sentence?
- If someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce inquisitive?
/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does inquisitive come from?
Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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informal; relaxed
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uneasy or anxious
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showing curiosity
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physically active
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