Word origin · etymology
Latin participle adapted into English.
From quaesitus, sought or asked for, plus English -ed. It names the subject being inquired about.
How we know · epistemology
Contextual house assignment
The matter being asked about determines its relevant house under the adopted horary rules. Different interpretations of the question can change the assignment, so the chosen topic and reasoning should be explicit before judging the planets.
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