interrogative
interrogative Lexical Profile
interrogative Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Of, relating to, or used in a grammatical question or construction that asks a question.
"In English grammar, words like 'who', 'what', and 'which' frequently function as interrogative pronouns."
Having the form or force of a question; expressing or conveying a question.
"She raised an eyebrow in an interrogative gesture, waiting for him to explain his sudden arrival."
• noun
A word (such as a pronoun, determiner, or adverb) or grammatical construction used in asking a question.
"When learning a new language, mastering basic interrogatives is essential for holding everyday conversations."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'interrogative' refers broadly to grammatical questions or a questioning tone, 'interrogatory' is typically reserved for formal or legal contexts, such as written questions submitted to a witness before a trial.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Late Latin interrogativus ('pertaining to a question'), derived from the Latin verb interrogare ('to ask, question'), formed from inter- ('between') and rogare ('to ask').