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The definition of inquisitive is showing curiosity, or being eager to acquire information.

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A reporter who is always asking questions is an example of someone who is inquisitive.

See inquisitive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

inclined to ask many questions or seek information; eager to learn
asking more questions than is necessary or proper; prying

Origin: ME enquesitif < OFr inquisitif < LL inquisitivus < L inquisitus, pp. of inquirere: see inquire

Related Forms:

inquisitively adverb
inquisitiveness noun

See inquisitive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge.
Unduly curious and inquiring. See Synonyms at curious.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English inquisitif

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin inquīsītīvus

Origin: , from Latin inquīsītus

Origin: , past participle of inquīrere, to inquire; see inquire

Related Forms:

in·quisˈi·tive·ly adverb

in·quisˈi·tive·ness noun

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