EngToVietEnglish · Vietnamese

English dictionary

inquisitorial

/I/n,kw/I/z/I/'t/oU/r/i//@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge

    adj.pert

    Antonyms accusatorial

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, <i>inquisitorial</i> power.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor

    adj.all

    Examples
    The press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism.
    A practical police force with true inquisitorial talents.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having the authority to conduct official investigations

    adj.all

    Examples
    The inquisitorial power of the Senate.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

inquisitionalinquisitionaryinquisitiveinquisitivelyinquisitivenessinquisitorinquisitoriallyinquisitoriousinquisitoryinquisiturientinrinracinate

Learn Vietnamese

AnimalsCondolencesHotel phrasesVietnam time

Browse English words starting with I · Translate this word