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inquisitively

in·quis·i·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kwiz-i-tiv]
    • /ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv/
    • /ɪnˈkwɪz.ɪ.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kwiz-i-tiv]
    • /ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv/

Definitions of inquisitively word

  • adjective inquisitively given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind. 1
  • adjective inquisitively unduly or inappropriately curious; prying. 1
  • noun inquisitively an inquisitive person: thick curtains to frustrate inquisitives. 1
  • noun inquisitively In an inquisitive manner; curiously. 1
See all 4 definitions of inquisitively

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Origin of inquisitively

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin inquīsītīvus, equivalent to Latin inquīsīt(us) (see inquisition) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English inquisitif < Middle French < Late Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Inquisitively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inquisitively

inquisitively popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for inquisitively

adverb inquisitively

  • curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
  • inquiringly — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
  • interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
  • keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
  • questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
All 13 Synonyms of inquisitively

Antonyms for inquisitively

adverb inquisitively

  • indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
Just one Antonym for inquisitively

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