enquiry vs inquiring
inquiring vs enquiryenquiry and inquiring both are nouns.
enquiry is not an adjective while inquiring is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enquiry | Yes | No | No | No |
| inquiring | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
inquiring is a hypernym of
enquiry; that is, inquiring is a
word with a broader meaning than enquiry:
- enquiry: an instance of questioning
- inquiring: a request for information
Other hypernyms of enquiry include
questioning.
| enquiry (noun) | inquiring (noun) |
|---|---|
| a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | a request for information |
| a search for knowledge | |
| an instance of questioning |
| enquiry (adjective) | inquiring (adjective) |
|---|---|
| given to inquiry |
Words related to "enquiry"
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