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interrogative

in·ter·rog·a·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tuh-rog-uh-tiv]
    • /ˌɪn təˈrɒg ə tɪv/
    • /ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.ə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tuh-rog-uh-tiv]
    • /ˌɪn təˈrɒg ə tɪv/

Definitions of interrogative word

  • adjective interrogative of, relating to, or conveying a question. 1
  • adjective interrogative Grammar. forming, constituting, or used in or to form a question: an interrogative pronoun, suffix, particle, or sentence. 1
  • noun interrogative Grammar. an interrogative word, element, or construction, as who? and what? 1
  • noun interrogative Having or conveying the force of a question. 1
  • adjective interrogative questioning 1
  • noun interrogative grammar 1
See all 20 definitions of interrogative

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Origin of interrogative

First appearance:

before 1510
One of the 26% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word interrogātīvus, dating back to 1510-20. See interrogate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Interrogative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Interrogative

interrogative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for interrogative

adj interrogative

  • questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
  • curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
  • inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.

adjective interrogative

  • inquiring — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
  • probing — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
  • quizzical — odd, queer, or comical.
All 6 Synonyms of interrogative

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