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inquire vs query

query vs inquire

inquire is not a noun while query is a noun.

inquire and query both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inquire No No Yes No
query Yes No Yes No
As verbs, query is a hypernym of inquire; that is, query is a word with a broader meaning than inquire:
  • inquire: have a wish or desire to know something
  • query: pose a question
Other hypernyms of inquire include question.
As verbs, query is a hyponym of inquire; that is, query is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inquire:
  • inquire: address a question to and expect an answer from
  • query: pose a question
Other hyponyms of inquire include pry, question, interrogate, question, confer with, consult.
inquire (noun) query (noun)
an instance of questioning
inquire (verb) query (verb)
have a wish or desire to know something pose a question
address a question to and expect an answer from
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
Difference between inquire and query

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