inquisitive

== English == === Etymology === Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/, /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv/ Hyphenation: in‧qui‧si‧tive === Adjective === inquisitive (comparative more inquisitive, superlative most inquisitive) Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive. Synonym: inquiring Too curious; overly interested; nosy. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== inquire ==== Translations ==== == French == === Adjective === inquisitive feminine singular of inquisitif == Italian == === Adjective === inquisitive feminine plural of inquisitivo