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Disposed to ask questions, especially in matters which do not concern the inquirer.

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  1. a. Disposed to ask questions, especially in matters which do not concern the inquirer.
  2. a. Given to examination, investigation, or research; searching; curious.
  3. n. A person who is inquisitive; one curious in research.
  4. adj. showing curiosity
  5. adj. inquiring or appearing to inquire
  6. A person who is inquisitive; one curious in research. Sir W.Temple.
  7. j:100 s. showing curiosity s. inquiring or appearing to inquire