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- [in-kwiz-i-tiv]
- /ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv/
- /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪvnəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kwiz-i-tiv]
- /ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tɪv/
Definitions of inquisitiveness word
- adjective inquisitiveness given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind. 1
- adjective inquisitiveness unduly or inappropriately curious; prying. 1
- noun inquisitiveness an inquisitive person: thick curtains to frustrate inquisitives. 1
- noun inquisitiveness The quality of being inquisitive; curiosity. 1
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Origin of inquisitiveness
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 Inquisitiveness
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inquisitiveness 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inquisitiveness
noun inquisitiveness
- curiousness — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
- eagerness — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
- meddling — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
Antonyms for inquisitiveness
noun inquisitiveness
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- disinterest — absence of interest; indifference.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
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