 interrogative |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply | |
| Synonyms: | question interrogation interrogative_sentence | |
| Examples: | "he asked a direct question" "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations" |
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| Related terms: | sentence yes-no_question cross-question leading_question interrogate | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood | |
| Examples: | "not all questions have an interrogative construction" |
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| Related terms: | grammar interrogative_mood | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation | |
| Synonyms: | asking interrogatory | |
| Related terms: | declarative declarative | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood | |
| Synonyms: | interrogative_mood | |
| Related terms: | mood | |
| Similar spelling: |
interrogatively interrogate interrogation interrogator interrogatory interoceptive interactive interpretative interpretive interstate interrupter interrupted interrelate intercalate interpolate interrelated interoception interstratify interrelation interpersonal interpellation interpretation intermediation interfering interracial |
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