inquisitive

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English word inquisitive comes from Latin inquiro

(legal) I search for grounds of accusation against someone.. I seek after, search for, inquire into something; investigate; pry, examine.

inquisitivus (Late Latin)

inquisitif (Old French)

inquisitive (English)

Eager to acquire knowledge.. Too curious; overly interested; nosy.

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