inquiry Meaning & Definition
What Does Inquiry Mean?
Inquiry is used as a noun meaning The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning. It is also used to mean A search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; inquest.
Inquiry: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | enquiry, question and research |
| Antonyms | answer |
| Plural | inquiries |
Inquiry Definition (Noun)
- The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
- A search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation; inquest.
Scientific inquiry
- ↑ Google Books Ngram Viewer
- ↑ See Pam Peters, The Cambridge Guide to English Usage, p. 282.
Noun
- Search for truth, information, or knowledge; examination of facts or principles; research; investigation
Scientific inquiry
Synonyms of Inquiry
Inquiry synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Inquiry
Inquiry in a Sentence
Scientific inquiry
Word Forms & Grammar
inquiry (countable and uncountable, plural inquiries)
Words That Rhyme With Inquiry
Origin of Inquiry
From Middle English enquery, from the Old French verb enquerre, from Latin inquīrō, composed of in- (“in, at, on; into”) + quaerō (“to seek, look for”), of uncertain origin, but possibly from Proto-Italic *kʷaizeō, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷeh₂- (“to acquire”). Later respelled to conform to the original Latin spelling, as opposed to the Old French spelling.
Pronouncing Inquiry
Inquiry is pronounced //ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Inquiry
What part of speech is inquiry?
Inquiry is a noun.
What is another word for inquiry?
You can replace inquiry with words such as enquiry, question and research. See the full list of inquiry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of inquiry?
The opposite of inquiry is answer.
What is the plural of inquiry?
The plural of inquiry is inquiries.