inquisitive
adj.adj. wanting to know a lot about things and asking many questions. You use this to describe someone who is naturally curious and likes to learn.
adj. having a strong desire to know or learn; characterized by a habit of asking questions. Often used to describe a person's personality or a child's natural behavior.
The inquisitive child asked a hundred questions during the museum tour.
An inquisitive mind is one of the most valuable traits for a scientist or a detective.
The inquisitive nature of the young researcher led her to uncover a series of overlooked patterns in the data that eventually changed the field of study.
Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.