English dictionary

inquiry

/I/n'kw/aI//-/r/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a search for knowledge

noun.cognition

Synonyms enquiry research

Source: WordNet 3.0
an instance of questioning

noun.communication

Synonyms enquiry interrogation query question

Antonyms answer

Source: WordNet 3.0
a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

noun.act

Synonyms enquiry

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of inquiring; a seeking for information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.

noun

Source: webster1913