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

2. Adjective. Relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood. "Not all questions have an interrogative construction"
Category relationships: Grammar
Partainyms: Interrogative Mood

3. Noun. Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood.
Exact synonyms: Interrogative Mood
Generic synonyms: Modality, Mode, 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

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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interrogative

interrex
interridge distance
interring
interrobang
interrobangs
interrogate
interrogated
interrogatee
interrogatees
interrogates
interrogating
interrogation
interrogational
interrogations
interrogation point
interrogative (current term)
interrogatively
interrogatives
interrogative mood
interrogative sentence
interrogator
interrogatories
interrogators
interrogatory
interrogee
interrogees
interrow
interrupt
interrupted
interrupted

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