inquiring
[ in-kwahyuhr-ing ]
/ ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ /
adjective
seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
curious; probing; inquisitive in seeking facts: an inquiring reporter.
scrutinizing; questioning: He looked at his father with inquiring eyes.
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OTHER WORDS FROM inquiring
in·quir·ing·ly, adverbnon·in·quir·ing, adjectivenon·in·quir·ing·ly, adverbun·in·quir·ing, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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inquiring
/ (ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ) /
adjective
seeking or tending to seek answers, information, etcan inquiring mind
Derived forms of inquiring
inquiringly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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