15
curious(adjective, understanding, knowledge, research, penetrating)
13
inquisitive(adjective, logical, penetrating, interested, curious)
13
rational(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, reason)
11
analytic(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, reason)
10
systematic(adjective, exact, careful, regular, precise)
9
logical(adjective, adverb, clear, sound, reasonable)
7
ratiocinative(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, reason)
7
investigative(adjective, logical, penetrating, interested, curious)
7
methodical(adjective, exact, precise, neat, logical)
7
scientific(adjective, logical, penetrating, enlightened, systematic)
6
deductive(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, reasoning)
6
judicious(adjective, reasonable, sensible, proper, penetrating)
6
perceptive(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
5
critical(adjective, severe, harsh, logical, unfavorable)
5
discerning(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sharp)
5
interpretive(adjective, explanatory, examining, interpretive)
5
ruminative(adjective, reasonable, rational, thoughtful, sober)
4
subtle(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
3
inquiring(adjective, logical, penetrating, questioning, systematic)
3
searching(adjective, logical, penetrating, interested, curious)
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