[in-kwiz-i-tiv] /ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv/
given to , research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious:
an inquisitive mind.
unduly or inappropriately curious; prying.
an inquisitive person:
thick curtains to frustrate inquisitives.
excessively curious, esp about the affairs of others; prying
eager to learn; inquiring
late 14c., from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus “making inquiry,” from Latin inquisit-, past participle stem of inquirere (see inquire).
An housbonde shal nat been Inquisityf of goddes pryuetee nor of his wyf. [Chaucer, “Miller’s Prologue”]
Related: Inquisitively; inquisitiveness.
[in-kwiz-i-ter] /ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tər/ noun 1. a person who makes an inquisition. 2. a questioner, especially an unduly curious or harsh one. 3. a person who investigates in an official capacity. 4. a member of the Inquisition. /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə/ noun 1. a person who inquires, esp deeply, searchingly, or ruthlessly 2. (often capital) an official of […]
noun (pl) Inquisitors-General 1. the head of the Spanish court of Inquisition
[in-kwiz-i-tawr-ee-uh l, -tohr-] /ɪnˌkwɪz ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr-/ adjective 1. of or relating to an inquisitor or inquisition. 2. exercising the office of an inquisitor. 3. Law. 4. resembling an inquisitor in harshness or intrusiveness. 5. inquisitive; prying. /ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːrɪəl/ adjective 1. of, relating to, or resembling inquisition or an inquisitor 2. offensively curious; prying 3. […]
[in-kwiz-i-tris] /ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ trɪs/ noun 1. a woman who makes an inquisition.