inquisitorially
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9.0
- adverb
- /ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːriəli/
- Formal
- However, it is equally possible that Aude herself was unsatisfied with her inquisitorially constructed identity as a confused and inadequate individual.
Examples
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During the meeting, the lawyer questioned her inquisitorially about the events leading up to the accident.
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We are also left with the awareness that this woman existed within a number of overlapping discursive communities, many of whom immediately recognized the difficulties posed by both orthodox eucharistic doctrine and inquisitorially defined orthodoxy itself, as well as the usefulness of appeal to Mary's unique status under those circumstances.
Academic text (2006) -
Finally, it suggests areas of overlap between inquisitorially constructed texts and individual expressions of spirituality where historians of Christianity (medieval or otherwise) might fruitfully search for new ideas.
Academic text (2006) -
The detective looked at the suspect inquisitorially, hoping to uncover the truth.
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He raised his eyebrows inquisitorially, wanting to know the details behind her sudden decision.
Synonyms
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6.7
Looking carefully to find the truth or an answer
Antonyms
How Harsh
Surface Forms
Morphology
inquisitorially = inquisitorial (transparent) = inquisitor + ial + ly
Formed by adding the regular adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'inquisitorial', producing 'in a manner relating to an inquisitor'.
Etymology
Inquisitorially comes from inquisitor, a name for someone who asks hard questions, and from inquire which means 'to ask'. So, to act inquisitorially is to question someone closely and search for the truth.