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inquisitive (adjective), more inquisitive, most inquisitive
1. A reference to eagerly seeking knowledge; intellectually curious: James had an inquisitive mind which is why one of his favorite places to visit was the local library and, especially the many resources on the internet.
2. Curious and so posing many questions: Dwight, Marion and the other inquisitive students in the history class of the high school asked the visiting speaker what her life was like when she was living in the jungle.
3. Unduly or inappropriately curious; prying into other people's personal lives: While working out at the fitness studio, Mark was asked by an inquisitive stranger how he was able to spend so much time each working day exercising and still make so much money.
Asking questions that are not proper.
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This entry is located in the following units: quir-, quisit-, quis-, que-, quer-, quest-, -quirement, -quirable, -quisition, -quisitive (page 2) Quotes: Research, Inquiry (page 1)
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inquisitive busybody
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inquisitive, more inquisitive, most inquisitive
Pertaining to asking more questions than is proper or necessary; a reference to being too curious and prying into other people's personal lives. (1)
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