Inquiry VS Enquiry

[miss.myra]

Both mean the same thing, but I am stupid atm and can't figure out if the accepted Canadian use is with an I or an E.

Let me know!

[mapleleaf4ever]

I prefer the use of the 'I' personally.

[TrixX]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf4ever

I prefer the use of the 'I' personally.

i agree with the 'i' as well

[miss.myra]

K, I'm not asking for personal preference, I'm talking about the most widely acceptable use in Canada. Eg- USA = Inquiry, UK= Enquiry

[kiMMie]

I believe "inquiry" is mostly use.

[Ree Fresh]

Originally Posted by kiMMie

I believe "inquiry" is mostly use.

I think it makes more sence too. As in-quire also means to in-vestigate. Being apart of the common welth I think it also makes sence to stick with the british spelling as well. You know how much we try to be diffrent then the americans :P

Even the websters american dictionary has both words in it. However "inquire" actualy gives a meaning. Whare as "enquire" is refferd also to inquire.

[lithe]

british is 'enquire'/'enquiry' apparently.

[miss.myra]

I know that they both mean the same thing (see original post)
I know the usage in the USA vs UK (see reply #4)



ok, I just want to know

What is the most accepted/commonly used spelling of the word in CANADA

[lithe]

may i wager a guess?

most commonly used would be the american spelling, inquiry, because, with the noteable exceptions of colour, neighbour, et al, we tend to follow the american way of things.

the most 'proper' would presumably be the british spelling, enquiry.

according to this site http://www3.telus.net/linguisticsiss...anAmerican.htm both are acceptable, but inquiry is more common.

[Carrie]

yeah i just googled it and got the site that robin has

[kiMMie]

Miss. Myra: see my post above. :kimmie:

[*Geminiz*]

What about affect and effect? Is there a different in the meanings?

[lithe]

affect is a verb, the process of doing it. "to affect something"
effect is the noun, the result. "the effect of something"

[*Geminiz*]

Thanks :)

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Originally Posted by miss.myra

ok, I just want to know

What is the most accepted/commonly used spelling of the word in CANADA

Definitely "inquiry" as far as the common usage in our fair land.

[djmarkpaul]

The terms are interchangable.

Inquire: U.S.

Enquire: U.K.

http://www.onelook.com/

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Originally Posted by djmarkpaul

The terms are interchangable.

Inquire: U.S.

Enquire: U.K.

http://www.onelook.com/

yah, thanks tips.. trying reading before posting next time.