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BMO  +  158342 Mon, 14 Nov 05 02:09 AM

1.Is there any difference between these two, inquiry and inquistion?

2. Which one is the noun for verb inquire?

Thanks.

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Welkins2139, 4 yr 12 days ago

Inquiry mean request for help or information

Inquisition mean investgation or interrogation

davkett  +  158482 Mon, 14 Nov 05 02:04 PM

The noun for inquire is inquiry, not inquisition.

Inquisition is always formal, official, and often severe and accusatory.

 

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