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inquiring

/ɪnˈkwɪərɪŋ/ adjective · British & US

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What does inquiring mean?

adjective

Showing a desire to learn or know something; curious.

Example

"She was an inquiring student who always asked questions in class."

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Words that share this root

inquire inquiry inquisitive inquisitor

What's another word for inquiring?

inquisitive curious inquiringly investigative enquiring inquisitional

What's the opposite of inquiring?

uninquisitive uninterested apathetic

Rhymes with inquiring

inquiring advertising acquiring discovering