"disquisitive" meaning in English

See disquisitive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more disquisitive [comparative], most disquisitive [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} disquisitive (comparative more disquisitive, superlative most disquisitive)
  1. Relating to disquisition; fond of discussion or investigation; inquisitive. Synonyms: disquisitionary
    Sense id: en-disquisitive-en-adj-MoxjiEDO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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