Inquisitor

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

Definitions of inquisitor

noun An official who is in charge of inquiring into accusations of heresy, witchcraft, or other offenses against the church.

Example Sentences

A1 The inquisitor asked many questions to find out the truth.

A2 The inquisitor carefully examined the evidence before making a decision.

B1 The inquisitor's job is to investigate and gather information to solve the case.

B2 The inquisitor's interrogation techniques were both thorough and intimidating.

C1 The inquisitor was known for his relentless pursuit of justice, no matter the cost.

C2 The inquisitor's reputation for uncovering the truth was unmatched in the kingdom.

Examples of inquisitor in a Sentence

formal The inquisitor asked the witness a series of probing questions during the interrogation.

informal The inquisitor grilled the suspect for hours trying to get a confession.

slang The inquisitor was really digging for dirt on that guy.

figurative She was like an inquisitor, uncovering every detail of the scandal.

Grammatical Forms of inquisitor

past tense

inquisited

plural

inquisitors

comparative

more inquisitive

superlative

most inquisitive

present tense

inquisits

future tense

will inquisit

perfect tense

have inquisited

continuous tense

are inquisiting

singular

inquisitor

positive degree

inquisitive

infinitive

to inquisit

gerund

inquisting

participle

inquisted

Origin and Evolution of inquisitor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inquisitor' originated from the Latin word 'inquisitor' which means 'one who inquires or investigates'. It was derived from the verb 'inquirere' which means 'to search into'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to officials of the Inquisition in the Roman Catholic Church who were responsible for investigating and prosecuting heresy, the term 'inquisitor' has evolved to also refer to any person who aggressively questions or investigates others, often with a negative connotation.