inquisitieert

inquisitieert is the present-tense, third-person singular form of the Dutch verb *inquisiteren*. The verb is derived from the noun *inquisitie*, which historically refers to a formal ecclesiastical tribunal that investigated heresy. In contemporary Dutch, inquisiteren is used figuratively to describe the act of probing or scrutinizing something thoroughly. It suggests a methodical, often rigorous inquiry, and is typically employed in academic, investigative or analytical contexts.

The infinitive of the verb is *inquisiteren*, and it conjugates regularly in the present tense: ik inquisiteer, jij inquisiteert, hij/zij/het inquisiteert. Past tense forms include *inquisiteerde* (regular) and *inquisiteerde* (deponent), with the present perfect *inquisiteerd* and past perfect *had inquisiteerd*. The verb may also appear in passive constructions such as *het onderwerp werd inquisiteerd*.

In usage, inquisiteren is often preferred when a detailed examination of facts, evidence or arguments is required, as opposed to the more general *onderzoeken* (to investigate). For instance, a scientist might *inquisiteren de data* to uncover hidden patterns, while a journalist might *inquisiteren een gezegde* to trace its origins. The term is less common in everyday speech and usually appears in formal or scholarly writing. It retains legalistic connotations, especially when referring to due process or procedural scrutiny within institutions.