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- [in-kwuh-zish-uh n, ing-]
- /ˌɪn kwəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌɪŋ-/
- /ˌɪn.kwɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
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- [in-kwuh-zish-uh n, ing-]
- /ˌɪn kwəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌɪŋ-/
Definitions of inquisition word
- noun inquisition an official investigation, especially one of a political or religious nature, characterized by lack of regard for individual rights, prejudice on the part of the examiners, and recklessly cruel punishments. 1
- noun inquisition any harsh, difficult, or prolonged questioning. 1
- noun inquisition the act of inquiring; inquiry; research. 1
- noun inquisition an investigation, or process of inquiry. 1
- noun inquisition a judicial or official inquiry. 1
- noun inquisition the finding of such an inquiry. 1
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Origin of inquisition
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English inquisicio(u)n < Latin inquīsītiōn- (stem of inquīsītiō), equivalent to inquīsīt(us) past participle of inquīrere to inquire + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Inquisition
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inquisition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
inquisition usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inquisition
noun inquisition
- interrogation — the act of interrogating; questioning.
- trial — German Der Prozess. a novel (1925) by Franz Kafka.
- investigation — the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated.
- inquiry — a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge.
- cross-examination — to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
verb inquisition
- grill — a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
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