interrogative
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Late Latin interrogativus.
[edit] Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˌɪntəˈrɒgətɪv/
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[edit] 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.
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- 1877: William Dwight Whitney, Essentials of English Grammar for the Use of Schools §470
- The regular place of the interrogative word, of whatever kind, is at the beginning of the sentence, or as near it as possible.
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asking or denoting a question
[edit] Noun
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interrogative (plural interrogatives)
- (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.
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- 1819: Sir Walter Scott, A Legend of Montrose, xii
- "Who are you, sir, and what is your business?" demanded the Marquis... "That is a fair interrogative, my lord," answered Dalgetty.
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a word implying interrogation
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- interrogative in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
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[edit] Adjective
interrogative pl.
- Feminine form of interrogativo.
[edit] Anagrams
- Anagrams of aeegiinorrttv
- interrogatevi
[edit] Latin
[edit] Etymology
From interrogātīvus (“‘interrogative’”).
[edit] Adverb
interrogātīvē (comparative interrogātīvius, superlative interrogātīvissimē)
[edit] Synonyms
- (interrogatively): interroganter
