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PRONUNCIATION OF INQUISITIVELY

inquisitively  [ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INQUISITIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Inquisitively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES INQUISITIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of inquisitively in the English dictionary

The definition of inquisitively in the dictionary is excessively curiously, esp about the affairs of others; pryingly. Other definition of inquisitively is in a way that is eager to learn; inquiringly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INQUISITIVELY


acquisitively
əˈkwɪzɪtɪvlɪ
additively
ˈædɪtɪvlɪ
appositively
əˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ
capacitively
kəˈpæsɪtɪvlɪ
cognitively
ˈkɒɡnɪtɪvlɪ
competitively
kəmˈpetɪtɪvlɪ
creatively
krɪˈeɪtɪvlɪ
definitively
dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvlɪ
dispositively
dɪsˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ
expositively
ɪksˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ
intuitively
ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvlɪ
natively
ˈneɪtɪvlɪ
oxidatively
ˈɒksɪˌdeɪtɪvlɪ
positively
ˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ
postpositively
pəʊstˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ
prepositively
priːˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ
prohibitively
prəʊˈhɪbɪtɪvlɪ
sensitively
ˈsensɪtɪvlɪ
suppositively
səˈpɒzɪtɪvlɪ
transitively
ˈtrænzɪtɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INQUISITIVELY

inquiries
inquiring
inquiringly
inquiry
inquiry agent
inquiry desk
inquiry office
inquisition
inquisitional
inquisitionist
inquisitive
inquisitiveness
inquisitor
Inquisitor-General
inquisitorial
inquisitorially
inquisitorialness
Inquisitors-General
inquisitress
inquisiturient

WORDS THAT END LIKE INQUISITIVELY

actively
aggressively
alternatively
collectively
comparatively
cumulatively
effectively
excessively
exclusively
extensively
inductively
lively
lovely
massively
negatively
objectively
progressively
quantitatively
relatively
respectively
selectively

Synonyms and antonyms of inquisitively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «inquisitively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INQUISITIVELY

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The translations of inquisitively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «inquisitively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

好奇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inquisitivamente
570 millions of speakers

English

inquisitively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कुतूहल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

inquisitively
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пытливо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inquisitively
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

inquisitively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

curiosité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sengaja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

neugierig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

物見高く
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

호기심이 강하여
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Inquisitively
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

inquisitively
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

inquisitively
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Inquisitively
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

merakla
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

curiosamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ciekawie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

допитливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

curios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ερωτηματικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nuuskierig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inquisitively
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

inquisitively
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of inquisitively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INQUISITIVELY»

The term «inquisitively» is regularly used and occupies the 94.531 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INQUISITIVELY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about inquisitively

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INQUISITIVELY»

Discover the use of inquisitively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to inquisitively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Barron's English for Foreign Language Speakers: The Easy Way
Positive Comparative Superlative happily more happily most happily inquisitively more inquisitively most inquisitively well better best far farther farthest tranquilly less tranquilly least tranquilly Adverbs of Time Adverbs of Place Adverbs of ...
Christina Lacie, 2008
2
The Myopia and Other Plays by David Greenspan
(Inquisitively to Lodge.) Henry? Spencer: (Inquisitively to Lodge.) Henry? Curtis: ( Inquisitively to Lodge.) Oh, Henry? Lodge: (To all his inquisitors.) What? Borah: He's the Governor ofyour state, Senator. You'd have to push him. Lodge: No!
David Greenspan, Marc Robinson, 2012
3
Kierkegaard's Writings, XVI: Works of Love
Just as the gush of the spring lures by the mur— muring persuasion of its rippling, indeed, almost pleads with a person to walk along that path and not inquisitively want to force his way in to find its source and disclose its secret;just as the sun's ...
Søren Kierkegaard, 2013
4
A Chinese Fantasy - Cave in a Casket
Inquisitively, he squeezed his way through and, as his eyes became he squeezed his way through and, as his eyes became he squeezed his way through and, as his eyes became he squeezed his way through and, as his eyes became ...
Jean Sheard, 2007
5
Gathering Storms
She just couldn't believe that it was that he murdered Laine. These thoughts led Alexis to her next question. “Ian, there's something I need you to do.” Ian looked up at Alexis inquisitively. She continued in a cautious manner, not knowing how ...
Elisa B., Elisa B. Mellis, 2001
6
Wild Wales: Its People, Language, and Scenery
I think you will be l>oth tired and thirsty before you get to Llanfair, supposing you go there on foot. But what may your business be at Llanfair ? " said he looking at me inquisitively. "It is a strange place to go to, unless you go to buy hogs or cattle  ...
George Henry Borrow, 1868
7
Deux Cousins:
Abel Rémusat. steps, and inquisitively threw his eyes around. Now it so happened that Yansou was prompted to go to the very same spot exactly in time to encounter Sse Yeoupe, who, when he saw the servant, could scarcely repress his joy.
Abel Rémusat, 1827
8
Diamonds in My Pocket: Tales from a Childhood in Asia
He was chained to the roof post of an army jeep, looking about him inquisitively. A soldier from my dad's work had brought him. Presumably his mother had been shot in the horrible method used to catch gibbons for the pet market. I learned ...
Amanda Kovattana, 2008
9
Dedication
... inquisitively as I look at her inquisitively. “Are you sure?” “Yes. Yes. I'm going to Croton Falls, Vermont. Burlington is closest but I'll take whatever you have.” I drop my purse on the counter and rest my messenger bag heavy with my laptop ...
Nicola Kraus, Emma McLaughlin, 2008
10
Calavar, Or, The Knight of the Conquest: A Romance of Mexico
inquisitively upon one another, as if to gather its meaning. While they thus exchanged looks, and awaited the issue of the event, the sounds approached, growing louder, but losing none of their melancholy; and a train of priests, in long black ...
Robert Montgomery Bird, 1835

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INQUISITIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term inquisitively is used in the context of the following news items.
1
The whiff of danger | The Economist
... Mark Paxton often encountered elephants whose trunks had been partially blown off when they inquisitively sniffed a mine. Today elephants ... «The Economist, Jul 15»
2
Montville High School's Extended school year to be featured on NJTV
Through the lens of history, students are inquisitively examining the curriculum. At the high school level there is also a gardening project that ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
3
'Dogged' by animal stories?
... The County Press looking for background to stories in the news and inquisitively asked, “What's up with all the dog stories in your county?”. «Thecountypress, Jul 15»
4
Cornwall Wildlife Trust launches appeal to help bottlenose dolphins …
They are the species which are often found close to shore; they put on incredible acrobatic displays and will inquisitively approach boats. «Western Morning News, Jul 15»
5
What about Uncle Oscar? Family's GoFundMe plea goes awry
He peered out inquisitively between the iron bars of the front storm door with an innocent, child-like expression. As the family outside had ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
6
Chicago's Mother Mosque Celebrates Diverse Ramadan
... scarves; men, women and children of every hue and profession inquisitively asking each other about destinations and their general lives. «The Chicago Monitor, Jul 15»
7
Ayurveda for Health, Beauty and Wellness
I did not inquisitively peep but it was surefire ayurvedic facials being given willing guinea pigs, human of course, after they were weighed and ... «The Island.lk, Jul 15»
8
Emelie and Kilian's conquest: What I learned from the 88th Mount …
And that's what I hope I'll remember from this year's Mount Marathon. Just how intensely his dark eyes were inquisitively winnowed in on the ... «Kenai Peninsula Online, Jul 15»
9
Montville's Extended School Year to be Featured on Emmy-winning …
Through the lens of history, students are inquisitively examining the curriculum. At the high school level there is also a gardening project that ... «TAPinto.net, Jul 15»
10
The World's Most Interesting Commercial AV Mounts
After a childhood spent inquisitively taking apart and reassembling electronics, he studied architecture at several prestigious schools, including ... «Audio Visual News Network, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Inquisitively [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/inquisitively>. May 2024 ».
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