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query vs inquire

inquire vs query

query is a noun but inquire is not a noun.

query and inquire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
query Yes No Yes No
inquire No No Yes No
As verbs, inquire is a hypernym of query; that is, inquire is a word with a broader meaning than query:
  • query: pose a question
  • inquire: address a question to and expect an answer from
Other hypernyms of query include ask, enquire.
As verbs, inquire is a hyponym of query; that is, inquire is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than query:
  • query: pose a question
  • inquire: have a wish or desire to know something
Other hyponyms of query include enquire, wonder, interpellate, examine, pump, check out, feel out, sound out, debrief.
query (noun) inquire (noun)
an instance of questioning
query (verb) inquire (verb)
pose a question have a wish or desire to know something
address a question to and expect an answer from
conduct an inquiry or investigation of
Difference between query and inquire

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