Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spanish inquisition

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.33 in modern English

Syllables: span-ish in-qui-si-tion
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An extension of the Papal Inquisition, established in 15th-century Spain to investigate and punish converted Jews and Muslims thought to be insincere.

name

Excessive questioning or interrogation.

Example Sentences

"I agreed to answer a few questions, but I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition."

Phrases

third degree

Frequently Paired Words

third degree

Questions

What does spanish inquisition mean?: An extension of the Papal Inquisition, established in 15th-century Spain to investigate and punish converted Jews and Muslims thought to be insincere.

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