intellectual inquiry

collocation in English

meaningsofintellectualandinquiry

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intellectual
adjective
uk
/ˌɪn.təlˈek.tʃu.əl/us
/ˌɪn.t̬əlˈek.tʃu.əl/
relating to your ability to think and understand things, especially ...
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inquiry
noun
uk
/ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/us
/ˈɪŋ.kwɚ.i/
(the process of asking) ...
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(Definition ofintellectualandinquiryfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofintellectual inquiry

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But it is not true that the late twentieth century invented the second language learner as an object ofintellectualinquiryor even of simple curiosity.
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Through the medium of his writings and experimental method, he made out a case for a free-ranging, non-dogmatic, and above all participatory style ofintellectualinquiry.
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Everything we have said in the report, particularly the draft report, centres on thatintellectualinquiry.
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Qualified teachers can bring to the classroomintellectualinquiryand rigour which characterise high quality education.
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There are signs that the war has created new and wider interests, and has stimulatedintellectualinquiryamong the people.
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It is true that the style of study or investigation carried out in the traditional humanities is different from that which prevails in other forms ofintellectualinquiry.
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Honor details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed with a blend of anecdotal reportage, history, andintellectualinquiry.
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The image sums up her combination ofintellectualinquiryinto desire and subjectivity, but handled with tongue-in-cheek humour and ease.
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The college employs two ministers to help students, faculty and staff to deepen their understanding of their faith as they engage in freeintellectualinquiry.
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Each theme is a platform for developing academics in the context ofintellectualinquiryand community awareness.
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Mullin sought to build a community of scholars whereintellectualinquiryis the highest value.
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