question vs inquiry

inquiry vs question

question and inquiry both are nouns.

question is a verb but inquiry is not a verb.

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

As nouns, question and inquiry are synonyms defined as:

question and inquiry: an instance of questioning

Other synonyms of question include enquiry, interrogation, query.

question (noun)	inquiry (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something	a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest
an instance of questioning	a search for knowledge
the subject matter at issue	an instance of questioning
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 (verb)	inquiry (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 inquiry

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