inquisitive

形容词 adj.

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
    — […] a young, inquiſitive and ſprightly Genius; […]
  2. Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
    — A wiſe man is not inquiſitive about things impertinent; […]

词形变化

more inquisitive comparative most inquisitive superlative

词源

Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.
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