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Definition of Interrogative
1. Noun. A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. "He had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
Exact synonyms: Interrogation, Interrogative Sentence, Question
Generic synonyms: Sentence
Specialized synonyms: Cross-question, Leading Question, Yes-no Question
Derivative terms: Interrogate, Question, Question
Generic synonyms: Sentence
Specialized synonyms: Cross-question, Leading Question, Yes-no Question
Derivative terms: Interrogate, Question, Question
2. Adjective. Relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood. "Not all questions have an interrogative construction"
3. Noun. Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood.
4. Adjective. Relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation.
Exact synonyms: Interrogatory
Antonyms: Declarative, Declaratory
Derivative terms: Interrogate, Interrogate
Antonyms: Declarative, Declaratory
Derivative terms: Interrogate, Interrogate
Definition of Interrogative
1. a. Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.
2. n. A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why?
Definition of Interrogative
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