inquiring

in·quire

I0157400 (ĭn-kwīr′)v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires v.intr.1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices.2. To make an inquiry or investigation: inquire into the extent of the corruption.v.tr.1. To ask, especially politely or formally: The host inquired why we were leaving so soon. See Synonyms at ask.2. To ask questions about (something); investigate or analyze: economists inquiring whether markets behave differently during a recession.Phrasal Verb: inquire after To ask about the health or condition of (someone).

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[Middle English enquiren, from Old French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, alteration of Latin inquīrere : in-, into; see in-² + quaerere, to seek.]

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in·quir′er n.in·quir′ing·ly adv.

inquiring

(ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ) adjseeking or tending to seek answers, information, etc: an inquiring mind. inˈquiringly adv

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	inquiring - a request for information questioningasking, request - the verbal act of requestingchallenge - questioning a statement and demanding an explanation; "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy"enquiry, query, question, inquiry, interrogation - an instance of questioning; "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"interrogatory, examination, interrogation - formal systematic questioning
Adj.	1.	inquiring - given to inquiry; "an inquiring mind"curious - eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns); "a curious child is a teacher's delight"; "a trap door that made me curious"; "curious investigators"; "traffic was slowed by curious rubberneckers"; "curious about the neighbor's doings"uninquiring, uninquisitive - not inquiring

inquiring

enquiringadjective inquisitive, interested, curious, questioning, wondering, searching, probing, doubtful, analytical, investigative, nosy (informal) This helps children develop an inquiring attitude to learning.

inquiring

also enquiring
adjectiveEager to acquire knowledge:curious, inquisitive, investigative, questioning.

Translations

indagatoreindagatriceinquisitorio