n.
Pronunciation: in- ' kwi-z ə -t ə r
Function: noun
Date: 1504
: one who inquires or makes inquisition especially : one who is unduly harsh, severe, or hostile in making an inquiry
– in · quis · i · to · ri · al \ - ˌ kwi-z ə - ' to ̇ r- ē - ə l \ adjective
– in · quis · i · to · ri · al · ly \ - ē - ə -l ē \ adverb