inquisitive
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ / /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/
adj
Etymology: Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.
- Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
“[…] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]”
- Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
“A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]”
“Huddled together in loathsome files, they squat there over night, or until an inquisitive policeman breaks up the congregation with his club, which in Mulberry Street has always free swing.”