Enquiry

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

Definitions of enquiry

noun a question or request for information

Example Sentences

A1 I made an enquiry about the price of the tickets.

A2 She sent an enquiry to the hotel asking about room availability.

B1 The customer's enquiry was promptly answered by the sales team.

B2 After submitting the enquiry form, I received a detailed response from the company.

C1 The committee conducted an enquiry into the allegations of corruption.

C2 The government launched an official enquiry to investigate the security breach.

Examples of enquiry in a Sentence

formal Please submit your enquiry through our official contact form for a prompt response.

informal If you have any questions, just shoot me an email and I'll get back to you.

slang Hit me up if you've got any enquiries and I'll sort you out.

figurative Her mind was a constant enquiry into the mysteries of the universe.

Grammatical Forms of enquiry

• past tense: enquired
• plural: enquiries
• comparative: more enquiry
• superlative: most enquiry
• present tense: enquires
• future tense: will enquire
• perfect tense: have enquired
• continuous tense: is enquiring
• singular: enquiry
• positive degree: enquiry
• infinitive: to enquire
• gerund: enquiring
• participle: enquired

Origin and Evolution of enquiry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'enquiry' originated from the Old French word 'enquerre' which means to inquire or ask.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the spelling of 'enquiry' evolved from 'enquerre' to 'enquiry' in Middle English. The word has retained its meaning of seeking information or asking questions, but the spelling has changed slightly.