Synonyms for inquisition
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An inquiry or investigation into the truth of some matter.
Forms
- Plural
- inquisitions → inquests, investigations, examinations, cross-examinations…
Example sentences
- investigation They were pioneers in the investigation of cancer.
- examination As a matter of course, she passed the examination.
- inquest The inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| inquisition | steady | |
| investigation | falling | |
| examination | falling | |
| inquest | steady | |
| disquisition | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- inquest2
- 11 letters
- examination5
- 12 letters
- disquisition
- 13 letters
- investigation5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (inquest2 = 2 syllables).