question vs inquiring

inquiring vs question

question and inquiring both are nouns.

question is not an adjective while inquiring is an adjective.

question is a verb but inquiring is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
question	Yes	No	Yes	No
inquiring	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, inquiring is a hypernym of question; that is, inquiring is a word with a broader meaning than question:

question: an instance of questioning
inquiring: a request for information

Other hypernyms of question include questioning.

question (noun)	inquiring (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something	a request for information
an instance of questioning
the subject matter at issue
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
an informal reference to a marriage proposal

question (adjective)	inquiring (adjective)
	given to inquiry

question (verb)	inquiring (verb)
pose a question
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
pose a series of questions to
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Difference between question and inquiring

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