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Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-kwahyuhr-ee, in-kwuh-ree

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri

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Définition of inquiry

Origin : mid-15c., enquery, from enquere (see inquire). Respelled from mid-16c. to conform to Latin.

noun asking; looking into

Example sentences :

Telegrams of inquiry and sympathy came from all parts of the world to the Castle.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

This inquiry is a matter that requires the greatest secrecy.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

So, turning aside, she soon caught up with the girl and spoke an inquiry.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

So simple were the words of her inquiry, but under them beat something evil, deadly.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

As though he had formulated the inquiry into speech the other began directly to speak of it.
Extract from : « Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates » by Howard Pyle

His wife concurred in every desire; and his inquiry was, in fact, equally her own.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

He brought an inquiry from the prince,—What was the object of Nelson's note?
Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey

And now, my dear, I will tell you how I came to put you upon this inquiry.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

A stern, uncompromising, and solemn spirit of inquiry is abroad.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

The first inquiry which they awakened was addressed to his own conscience.
Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier

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