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Inquisitive
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Simple meaning
What does Inquisitive mean?
Inquisitive means curious and full of questions.
Dictionary definition
Curious and eager to ask questions or learn more.
Example sentences
Inquisitive in a sentence
easy
The inquisitive student asked another question.
medium
An inquisitive mind can make learning more exciting.
hard
The article praises inquisitive readers who look for evidence and ask thoughtful questions.
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.
Word family
Inquisitive word family
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Practice 1
What does inquisitive mean?
Inquisitive describes someone eager to learn by asking questions.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to inquisitive?
Curious is closest because an inquisitive person wants to know more.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses inquisitive correctly?
This sentence correctly uses inquisitive to describe curiosity.
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