Inquiry

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

Definitions of inquiry

noun a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge

Example Sentences

A1 I sent an inquiry to the hotel about their room rates.

A2 The student made an inquiry at the library about borrowing books.

B1 The customer's inquiry about the product was promptly answered by the company.

B2 The committee launched an inquiry into the allegations of corruption within the organization.

C1 The government initiated an inquiry to investigate the cause of the environmental disaster.

C2 The board of directors conducted a thorough inquiry into the company's financial irregularities.

Examples of inquiry in a Sentence

formal The committee launched an inquiry into the allegations of corruption.

informal The teacher made an inquiry about the missing homework assignment.

slang I overheard a group of students gossiping about the inquiry into the cheating scandal.

figurative His constant questioning and inquiry into the meaning of life led him on a spiritual journey.

Grammatical Forms of inquiry

• past tense: inquired
• plural: inquiries
• comparative: more inquiry
• superlative: most inquiry
• present tense: inquires
• future tense: will inquire
• perfect tense: has inquired
• continuous tense: is inquiring
• singular: inquiry
• positive degree: inquiry
• infinitive: to inquire
• gerund: inquiring
• participle: inquiring

Origin and Evolution of inquiry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inquiry' originated from the Latin word 'inquirere', which means 'to seek for'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inquiry' has evolved to encompass the act of seeking information or knowledge through questioning or investigation.