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- [in-kwahyuh r-ing]
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ/
- /ɪnˈkwaɪə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kwahyuh r-ing]
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ/
Definitions of inquiring word
- adjective inquiring seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind. 1
- adjective inquiring curious; probing; inquisitive in seeking facts: an inquiring reporter. 1
- adjective inquiring scrutinizing; questioning: He looked at his father with inquiring eyes. 1
- verb without object inquiring to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person. 1
- verb without object inquiring to make investigation (usually followed by into): to inquire into the incident. 1
- verb with object inquiring to seek to learn by asking: to inquire a person's name. 1
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Origin of inquiring
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; inquire + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Inquiring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inquiring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inquiring
adj inquiring
- searching — examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection.
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- interrogative — of, relating to, or conveying a question.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
adjective inquiring
- curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
- examining — Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
- penetrating — able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp: a penetrating shriek; a penetrating glance.
- intrusive — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
Antonyms for inquiring
adj inquiring
- disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
- incurious — not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent.
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
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