The word "quest" is spelled with a /kw/ sound at the beginning, represented by the letters "qu," followed by a short /ɛ/ vowel sound, represented by the letter "e," and a voiceless /st/ consonant cluster, represented by the letters "st." The IPA phonetic transcription for "quest" is /kwɛst/. The word means a journey or search for something, often with a noble or challenging objective in mind. It can also refer to a medieval adventure undertaken by knights.
Quest: noun
1. A determined and purposeful search, endeavor, or expedition undertaken to find or achieve something of great importance, significance, or value.
2. In mythology and folklore, a quest refers to a heroic journey or adventure embarked upon by the protagonist, often involving challenges, trials, and encounters with mystical or magical beings, in order to achieve a noble goal.
3. A long and challenging pursuit or investigation in the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, or clarification of a particular subject, often involving extensive research or exploration.
4. An individual's personal quest can describe an introspective and transformative journey within oneself, characterized by self-discovery, personal growth, and the search for one's true identity or purpose.
Verb:
1. To embark on a quest or a journey in pursuit of a specific goal, objective, or purpose.
2. To engage in relentless efforts, persistent search, or investigation to obtain or discover something that is desired or necessary.
3. To explore, investigate, or research intensively in order to gain knowledge, understanding, or clarification about a particular topic, subject, or field.
Example sentences:
- The brave knight embarked on a perilous quest to retrieve the enchanted sword from the clutches of the evil sorcerer.
- She set out on a quest to find inner peace and spiritual enlightenment through meditation and self-reflection.
- The scientist dedicated his life to the quest for a cure for cancer, conducting numerous experiments and trials.
- The archaeologist's quest to uncover the ancient civilization's secrets led her on a series of expeditions to remote and mystical locations.
Search; inquiry; pursuit.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "quest" originated from the Old French term "queste", which itself derived from the Latin word "quaesita" or "quaerere", meaning "to seek" or "to ask". Consequently, the term "quest" initially meant the act of seeking or searching for something. Over time, its meaning expanded to encompass a more specific aim or purposeful pursuit, often associated with medieval chivalric literature and the concept of embarking on a heroic journey to accomplish a particular goal.