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 interrogative interrogative /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv/

adjective

  1. Relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation  ( interrogative , interrogatory )
    relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
  2. (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood  ( interrogative )
    (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood
     Not all questions have an interrogative construction
    not all questions have an interrogative construction

noun

  1. () A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply  ( interrogative sentence , interrogation , interrogative , question )
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
     He asked a direct question
    he asked a direct question
     He had trouble phrasing his interrogations
    he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
  2. Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood  ( interrogative , interrogative mood )
    some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood