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The inquisitive student asked another question.
What does Inquisitive mean?
Inquisitive means curious and full of questions.
Dictionary definition
Curious and eager to ask questions or learn more.
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Inquisitive in a sentence
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An inquisitive mind can make learning more exciting.
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The article praises inquisitive readers who look for evidence and ask thoughtful questions.
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What does inquisitive mean?
Inquisitive describes someone eager to learn by asking questions.
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Which word is closest in meaning to inquisitive?
Curious is close in meaning to inquisitive.
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MeaningInquisitive means curious and full of questions.
ExampleExample: The inquisitive student asked another question.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · kwiz · uh · tiv
- Strongest beat
- kwiz
- Ending
- tiv
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kwiz.
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Synonyms
Words like Inquisitive
curiousWanting to learn or know more.
questioningOften asking questions to understand.
Antonyms
Opposite words
uninterestedNot wanting to learn more.
indifferentNot caring much.
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Inquisitive means curious and full of questions.
Common mix-up
Inquisitive is not the same as uninterested. Inquisitive means inquisitive means curious and full of questions.
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Read this model sentence: An inquisitive mind can make learning more exciting. Clue words: mind, make, learning. Underline clue words that show why inquisitive fits instead of uninterested. Now write one new sentence that shows inquisitive without using the word inquisitive. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show inquisitive?
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