# inquisitive

/ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/ (US) · /ɪnkwˈɪzɪtˌɪv/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/inquisitive
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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