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inquiring mind
[ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ maɪnd]
noun phrase
pl: inquiring minds
mente inquisitiva
1.
A person who has a natural desire to know or learn things; someone curious and interested in understanding the world
An inquiring mind is essential for scientific research.
Uma mente inquisitiva é essencial para a pesquisa científica.
2.
The quality or characteristic of being curious and eager to seek knowledge
Children with an inquiring mind ask many questions.
Crianças com mente inquisitiva fazem muitas perguntas.
Synonyms
curious mind
inquisitive mind
analytical mind
questioning mind
intellectual curiosity
Antonyms
closed mind
uninterested mind
incurious mind
apathetic mind
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mente inquisitiva
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mente investigadora
Alternative variant used in academic contexts
Portugal
espírito inquisidor
More formal alternative in European Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
mente curiosa
Common colloquial variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
a mind of one's own
have a questioning attitude
seek knowledge
thirst for knowledge
hungry for learning
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