Inquisitive
/ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/noun
Eager for knowledge; curious.
Did you know?The word 'inquisitive' has ties to the Latin 'inquirere', meaning 'to seek or ask', often linked to the idea of a deep, almost obsessive search for knowledge, much like an ancient seeker of hidden truths.
Etymological Timeline
Old Latin
Latin
inquirere
“to seek; to ask”
13th Century
Old French
enquisit
“sought after; desired”
14th Century
Middle English
inquisitifs
“searching for knowledge; curious”
Modern English
English
inquisitive
“characterized by a strong desire to know or learn.”