perscrutation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thorough searching; a minute inquiry or scrutiny.

Pronunciation

/pəː.skɹuːˈteɪʃən/ /pɚ.skɹuːˈteɪʃən/

Word forms

perscrutation perscrutations

Etymology

From Latin perscrūtātiō, from the past participle stem of perscrūtor.

Related words

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