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- [lee-ding kwes-chuh n]
- /ˈli dɪŋ ˈkwɛs tʃən/
- /ˈliːdɪŋ ˈkwestʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lee-ding kwes-chuh n]
- /ˈli dɪŋ ˈkwɛs tʃən/
Definitions of leading question words
- noun leading question a question so worded as to suggest the proper or desired answer. 1
- noun leading question question that suggests answer 1
- countable noun leading question A leading question is expressed in such a way that it suggests what the answer should be. 0
- noun leading question a question phrased in a manner that tends to suggest the desired answer, such as What do you think of the horrible effects of pollution? 0
- noun leading question a question put in such a way as to suggest the answer sought 0
- noun leading question A question that suggests the answer or that contains the information for which the examiner is looking. 0
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Origin of leading question
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25
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Parts of speech for Leading question
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leading question popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
leading question usage trend in Literature
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noun leading question
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