Difference Between Enquiry And Inquiry
Enquiry | Inquiry |
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Enquiry means to ask a question. | Inquiry is a formal investigation. |
The prefix ‘en’ comes from French. | The prefix ‘in’ comes from Latin. |
Enquiry is a request for truth, knowledge or information. | Inquiry is an investigation into something. |
Enquiry is preferred in British English. | Americans are more comfortable with the inquiry. |
For example: Abhishek writes an Enquiry Letter. | For example: I immediately instituted an inquiry to ascertain the facts in the case. |