inquiring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a request for information
    questioning.
  2. verb inquire about
    ask; inquire; enquire.
    • I asked about their special today
    • He had to ask directions several times
  3. verb have a wish or desire to know something
    inquire; enquire; wonder.
    • He wondered who had built this beautiful church
  4. verb conduct an inquiry or investigation of
    inquire; investigate; enquire.
    • The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities
    • inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady
  5. adjective given to inquiry
    • an inquiring mind

WordNet


In*quir"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Given to inquiry; disposed to investigate causes; curious; as, an inquiring mind.

Webster 1913