inquest
/ˈɪŋkwɛst/noun
High School
1
A formal investigation, often held before a jury, especially one into the cause of a death
2
An inquiry, typically into an undesired outcome
3
The jury hearing such an inquiry, and the result of the inquiry
4
enquiry; quest; search
5
Prosecutorial proceeding on whether or not a warrantless arrestee is charged with an offense.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Related Words
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
#obsolete#rare