Etymology

inquisitive

in·qui·si·tive
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Today it means: Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive. Full definition →

Old French inquisitif ← Late Latin inquisitivus ← Latin inquisitus
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  1. Latin · derived frominquisitus
  2. Late Latin · derived frominquisitivus
  3. Old French · derived frominquisitif
  4. English todayinquisitive

Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.

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