DISQUIETTUDE
Dis*qui"et*tude, n.
Defn: Want of peace or tranquility; uneasiness; disturbance;
agitation; anxiety.
Fears and disquietude, and unavoidable anxieties of mind. Abp. Sharp.
DISQUISITION Dis`qui*si"tion, n. Etym: [L. disquisitio, fr. disquirere to inquire diligently, investigate; dis- + quaerere to seek. See Quest.]
Defn: A formal or systematic inquiry into, or discussion of, any subject; a full examination or investigation of a matter, with the arguments and facts bearing upon it; elaborate essay; dissertation. For accurate research or grave disquisition he was not well qualified. Macaulay.
DISQUISITIONAL
Dis`qui*si"tion*al, a.
Defn: Pertaining to disquisition; of the nature of disquisition.
DISQUISITIONARY
Dis`qui*si"tion*a*ry, a.
Defn: Pertaining to disquisition; disquisitional.
DISQUISITIVE
Dis*quis"i*tive, a.
Defn: Relating to disquisition; fond discussion or investigation; examining; inquisitive.