Main Entry: in·quis·i·tive

Pronunciation: \in-ˈkwi-zə-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : given to examination or investigation
2 : inclined to ask questions; especially : inordinately or improperly curious about the affairs of others

synonyms see curious

— in·quis·i·tive·ly adverb

— in·quis·i·tive·ness noun