Sekirov Dictionary

interrogative

UK /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/US /ˌɪn.təˈɹɑ.ɡə.tɪv/

adjective 2
noun 3
forms 3

adjective2

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Asking or denoting a question.
- The regular place of the interrogative word, of whatever kind, is at the beginning of the sentence, or as near it as possible. — 1877
•
Pertaining to inquiry; questioning
- He took on an interrogative tone of voice.

noun3

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A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
- When question words are used, it is not necessary to add the ke particle, as it is already embedded in the interrogative — 2021
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(rare) A question; an interrogation.
- "Who are you, sir, and what is your business?" demanded the Marquis... "That is a fair interrogative, my lord," answered Dalgetty. — 1819
(no longer used) Synonym of question mark ⟨?⟩.

forms

interrogatives · more interrogative · most interrogative

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