Definition of inquiring Inquiring

/ɪnkwajˈɚɪŋ/ - [inkwayering] - in•quir•ing

We found 5 definitions of inquiring from 4 different sources.

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What does inquiring mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

inquiring - given to inquiry; "an inquiring mind"
  uninquiring, uninquisitive deficient in curiosity
  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"
  fact-finding, investigative, investigatory designed to find information or ascertain facts; "a fact-finding committee"; "investigative reporting"
  inquisitive showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow"
  inquisitorial having the authority to conduct official investigations; "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"
  inquisitorial having the authority to conduct official investigations; "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • inquiring (Verb)
    Present participle of inquire.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • inquiring (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Inquire
  • inquiring (a.)
    Given to inquiry; disposed to investigate causes; curious; as, an inquiring mind.

Part of speech

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  • inquiring, verb, gerund of inquire (infinitive).

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