Inquest — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈin-ˌkwest/ in·quest

Meaning & Definition of Inquest

Inquest (noun)

  1. a judicial or official inquiry or examination especially before a jury
  2. a body of people (such as a jury) assembled to hold such an inquiry
  3. the finding of the jury upon such inquiry or the document recording it

Inquest (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

    "the police conducted an inquest into the case"

    similar: delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study
    related: quest, audit, check, checkup, diagnosis, inspection, hearing, interrogation, trial, feeler, query, question, poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey, challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz, rehearing, reinvestigation, self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inquest

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inquest:

delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study

Related Words for Inquest

quest, audit, check, checkup, diagnosis, inspection, hearing, interrogation, trial, feeler, query, question, poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey, challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz, rehearing, reinvestigation, self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

Origin & Etymology of Inquest

Middle English, from Anglo-French enqueste, from Vulgar Latin *inquaesta, feminine of *inquaestus, past participle of *inquaerere to inquire

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Inquest

What does "Inquest" mean?

"Inquest" means a judicial or official inquiry or examination especially before a jury. As a noun, it is defined as: a judicial or official inquiry or examination especially before a jury.

What is another word for "Inquest"?

Other words for "Inquest" include delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquiry, inquisition and investigation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inquest" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inquest"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inquest". Common alternatives include delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation and probe.

How do you use "Inquest" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inquest" in a sentence: "the police conducted an inquest into the case".

Is "Inquest" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inquest" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Inquest"?

"Inquest" is pronounced /ˈin-ˌkwest/ and divided into syllables as in·quest.

What is the origin of the word "Inquest"?

"Inquest" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French enqueste, from Vulgar Latin *inquaesta, feminine of *inquaestus, past participle of *inquaerere to inquire. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Inquest" meaning "a systematic search for the truth or facts about something"?

When "Inquest" (noun) means a systematic search for the truth or facts about something, synonyms include delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration and inquiry.