|Inquisitiveness In·quis"i·tive·ness noun The quality or state
of being inquisitive; the disposition to seek explanation and
information; curiosity to learn what is unknown; esp.,
uncontrolled and impertinent curiosity. Mr. Boswell, whose
inquisitiveness is seconded by great activity, scrambled in at a
high window. Johnson. Curiosity in children nature has provided,
to remove that ignorance they were born with; which, without
this busy inquisitiveness , will make them dull. Locke.
Inquisitor In·quis"i·tor noun [ Latin : confer French
inquisiteur . See Inquire .] 1. An inquisitive person; one fond
of asking questions. [ R.] " Inquisitors are tatlers." Feltham.
2. (Law) One whose official duty it is to examine and inquire,
as coroners, sheriffs, etc. Mozley & W. 3. (R.C.Ch.) A member of
the Court of Inquisition. Inquisitorial In·quis`i·to"ri·al
adjective [ Confer French inquisitorial .] 1. Pertaining to
inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching;
as, inquisitorial power. "Illiberal and inqui