inquisition

noun

in·qui·si·tion ˌin-kwə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce inquisition (audio)

ˌiŋ-

capitalized : a former Roman Catholic tribunal for the discovery and punishment of heresy

: an investigation conducted with little regard for individual rights

: a severe questioning

: a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury

also : the finding of the jury

: the act of inquiring : examination

inquisitional

ˌin-kwə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nᵊl How to pronounce inquisition (audio)

ˌiŋ-

adjective

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While an inquiry can be almost any search for truth, the related word inquisition suggests a long, thorough investigation that involves extensive and harsh questioning. Though the two words originally had about the same meaning, today inquisition tends to remind us of the Spanish Inquisition, an ongoing trial conducted by church-appointed inquisitors that began in the Middle Ages and sought out nonbelievers, Jews, and Muslims, thousands of whom were sentenced to torture and to burning at the stake.

Example Sentences

His political enemies were conducting an inquisition into the details of his personal life. there's no need to conduct an inquisition about so trivial a matter

Recent Examples on the Web Apparently, any failure to comply will subject an adolescent to a frightening inquisition.

Rick Esenberg And Luke Berg, WSJ, 23 May 2022 But there’s a real passion for, uh, fashion, in terms of inquisition, analysis, and sourcing reference material.

Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2022 More broadly, the hyperactivity of today’s news cycle, the explosion of media outlets and the fleeting attention span of voters have changed the nature of politics and lessened the impact of an event like Jackson’s inquisition.

Mark Z. Barabakcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2022 Our right to travel is sacred, even if airport security and border control may feel a bit like an inquisition.

James Harbeck, The Week, 5 Mar. 2022 At this second inquisition, my daughter lost her temper.

cleveland, 27 Jan. 2022 At this second inquisition, my daughter lost her temper.

Annie Lane, oregonlive, 27 Jan. 2022 This brand of evidence-free scaremongering was entirely in line with the McCarthy inquisition.

Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 23 Nov. 2021 Any offseason inquisition into what has gone wrong on this offense, what has been done wrong and what needs changed must start here.

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2021 See More

单词	inquisitional
释义	inquisition noun in·qui·si·tion ˌin-kwə-ˈzi-shən ˌiŋ- 1 a capitalized : a former Roman Catholic tribunal for the discovery and punishment of heresy b : an investigation conducted with little regard for individual rights c : a severe questioning 2 : a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury also : the finding of the jury 3 : the act of inquiring : examination inquisitional ˌin-kwə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nᵊl ˌiŋ- adjective Did you know? While an inquiry can be almost any search for truth, the related word inquisition suggests a long, thorough investigation that involves extensive and harsh questioning. Though the two words originally had about the same meaning, today inquisition tends to remind us of the Spanish Inquisition, an ongoing trial conducted by church-appointed inquisitors that began in the Middle Ages and sought out nonbelievers, Jews, and Muslims, thousands of whom were sentenced to torture and to burning at the stake. Synonyms delving disquisition examen examination exploration inquest inquiry investigation probation probe probing research study See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences His political enemies were conducting an inquisition into the details of his personal life. there's no need to conduct an inquisition about so trivial a matter Recent Examples on the Web Apparently, any failure to comply will subject an adolescent to a frightening inquisition. Rick Esenberg And Luke Berg, WSJ, 23 May 2022 But there’s a real passion for, uh, fashion, in terms of inquisition, analysis, and sourcing reference material. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2022 More broadly, the hyperactivity of today’s news cycle, the explosion of media outlets and the fleeting attention span of voters have changed the nature of politics and lessened the impact of an event like Jackson’s inquisition. Mark Z. Barabakcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2022 Our right to travel is sacred, even if airport security and border control may feel a bit like an inquisition. James Harbeck, The Week, 5 Mar. 2022 At this second inquisition, my daughter lost her temper. cleveland, 27 Jan. 2022 At this second inquisition, my daughter lost her temper. Annie Lane, oregonlive, 27 Jan. 2022 This brand of evidence-free scaremongering was entirely in line with the McCarthy inquisition. Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 23 Nov. 2021 Any offseason inquisition into what has gone wrong on this offense, what has been done wrong and what needs changed must start here. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English inquisicioun, from Anglo-French inquisition, from Latin inquisition-, inquisitio, from inquirere First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Legal Definition inquisition noun in·qui·si·tion ˌin-kwə-ˈzi-shən, ˌiŋ- 1 : the act of inquiring or examining 2 : a judicial or official inquiry or examination usually before a jury also : the finding that results from such an inquiry inquisitional adjective as in inquisitorial Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inquisitorial questioning interrogative quizzical meddling officious intrusive meddlesome interfering obtrusive inquisitive interested concerned prying curious nosy snoopy nosey Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncurious indifferent disinterested incurious apathetic unconcerned uninterested See More
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inquisition

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