INTERROGATIVE

/ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 20

Scrabble letter values: I1N1T1E1R1R1O1G2A1T1I1V4E1 = 17

Definition

  1. adjective relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood.
  2. adjective relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation. — synonyms: interrogatory
  3. noun a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. — synonyms: question, interrogation, interrogative_sentence
  4. noun some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood. — synonyms: interrogative_mood

Examples

  • “not all questions have an interrogative construction”
  • “he asked a direct question”
  • “he had trouble phrasing his interrogations”

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