English
Etymology
From Late Latin interrogativus.
Pronunciation
RP: IPA|/�ɪnt��r�g�tɪv/
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Adjective
interrogative
- Asking or denoting a question; pertaining to inquiry; questioning: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point; an interrogative look or tone of voice.
Quotations
1877: w:William Dwight Whitney|William Dwight Whitney, Essentials of English Grammar for the Use of Schools §470
Synonyms
examining
inquiring
investigative
Derived terms
interrogatively
interrogative accent
interrogative judgement
Translations
trans-top|asking or denoting a question
Czech: tázacà m
Dutch: vragend
Greek: t+|el|ε���ημα�ικ��|sc=Grek
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trans-bottom
Noun
interrogative
- grammar A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
- rare A question; an interrogation.
Quotations
1819: w:Sir Walter Scott|Sir Walter Scott, A Legend of Montrose, xii
Translations
trans-top|a word implying interrogation
Dutch: vraagwoord, interrogatief
trans-mid
trans-bottom
trans-top|a question
Dutch: t+|nl|vraag
trans-mid
trans-bottom
Related terms
interrogate
interrogatedness
interrogatee
interrogation
interrogator
interrogatory
References
R:Century 1911
Italian
Adjective
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