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Words with Root “inquisitive” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “inquisitive”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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inquisitive Latin *inquisītīvus*, searching, investigating
uninquisitiveness
6 syllables17 letters
un·in·qui·si·tive·ness
/ˌʌnɪŋkwɪˈsɪtɪvnəs/
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Uninquisitiveness is a noun meaning a lack of curiosity. It's divided into six syllables: un-in-qui-si-tive-ness, with stress on the fourth syllable ('tive'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'inquisitive', and the suffix '-ness'. The syllabification follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds.