quester

quest

Q q

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwest]
- /kwɛst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwest]
- /kwɛst/

Definitions of quester word

noun quester a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something: a quest for uranium mines; a quest for knowledge. 1
noun quester Medieval Romance. an adventurous expedition undertaken by a knight or knights to secure or achieve something: the quest of the Holy Grail. 1
noun quester those engaged in such an expedition. 1
noun quester British Dialect. inquest. 1
noun quester Obsolete. a jury of inquest. 1
verb without object quester to search; seek (often followed by for or after): to quest after hidden treasure. 1

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Origin of quester

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; (noun) Middle English queste < Old French < Latin quaesīta, feminine past participle of quaerere to seek; (v.) Middle English questen < Old French quester, derivative of the noun

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Parts of speech for Quester

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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quester popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for quester

noun quester

inquirer — to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
analyst — An analyst is a person whose job is to analyse a subject and give opinions about it.
auditor — An auditor is an accountant who officially examines the accounts of organizations.
checker — Checkers is a game for two people, played with 24 round pieces on a board.
examiner — A person whose job is to inspect something; an inspector.

All 12 Synonyms of quester