First Known Use: 1640
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disquisition
noun dis·qui·si·tion \ˌdis-kwə-ˈzi-shən\
: a long speech or written report on a subject
Full Definition of DISQUISITION
: a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
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Origin of DISQUISITION
Latin disquisition-, disquisitio, from disquirere to investigate, from dis- + quaerere to seek
Related to DISQUISITION
- Synonyms
- delving, inquiry, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, probing, research, study
Rhymes with DISQUISITION
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