interrogative

interrogative
1. adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv/
Asking or denoting a question; pertaining to inquiry; questioning: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point; an interrogative look or tone of voice.

The regular place of the interrogative word, of whatever kind, is at the beginning of the sentence, or as near it as possible.

Syn: examining, inquiring, investigative
2. noun /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv/
a) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.

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  • Interrogative — In ter*rog a*tive, a. [L. interrogativus: cf. F. interrogatif.] Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • interrogative — ● interrogative nom féminin Phrase ou proposition interrogative. ● interrogatif, interrogative adjectif (bas latin interrogativus) Qui exprime ou marque l interrogation : Regard interrogatif. Adverbe interrogatif …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • interrogative — [in΄tə räg′ə tiv] adj. [LL interrogativus see INTERROGATE] 1. asking, or having the form of, a question 2. used in a question n. an interrogative word or expression (Ex.: what? where?) interrogatively adv …   English World dictionary

  • Interrogative — In ter*rog a*tive, n. (Gram.) A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why? [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • interrogative — I adjective all searching, diagnostic, exploratory, fact finding, inquisitional, inquisitive, inquisitorial, interested, interrogational, interrogativus, investigative, penetrating, piercing, probing, prying, questioning, quizzical, scrutinizing …   Law dictionary

  • interrogative — (adj.) c.1500, from L.L. interrogativus pertaining to a question, from L. interrogat , pp. stem of interrogare (see INTERROGATION (Cf. interrogation)) + IVE (Cf. ive) …   Etymology dictionary

  • interrogative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) having the force of a question. 2) Grammar used in questions. ► NOUN ▪ a word used in questions, e.g. how or what. DERIVATIVES interrogatively adverb …   English terms dictionary

  • interrogative — in|ter|rog|a|tive1 [ˌıntəˈrɔgətıv US ˈra: ] adj 1.) technical an interrogative sentence, ↑pronoun etc asks a question or has the form of a question. For example, who and what are interrogative pronouns. 2.) written if someone gives you an… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • interrogative — [[t]ɪ̱ntərɒ̱gətɪv[/t]] interrogatives 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n An interrogative gesture or tone of voice shows that you want to know the answer to a question. [WRITTEN] Donovan cocked an interrogative eye at his companion, who nodded in reply.… …   English dictionary

  • interrogative — I UK [ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv] / US [ˌɪntəˈrɑɡətɪv] adjective 1) formal used for asking a question an interrogative look 2) linguistics an interrogative word or phrase is one that you use for asking a question an interrogative adverb Derived word:… …   English dictionary

  • interrogative — 1 adjective technical an interrogative sentence, pronoun etc, asks a question or has the form of a question: Who and what are interrogative pronouns. interrogatively adverb 2 noun technical 1 the interrogative the form of a sentence or verb that… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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