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- [kwes-chuh n]
- /ˈkwɛs tʃən/
- /ˈkwes.tʃə.nər/
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- [kwes-chuh n]
- /ˈkwɛs tʃən/
Definitions of questioner word
- noun questioner a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply. 1
- noun questioner a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation. 1
- noun questioner a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually followed by of): It was simply a question of time. 1
- noun questioner a subject of dispute or controversy. 1
- noun questioner a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly. 1
- noun questioner the procedure of putting a proposal to vote. 1
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Origin of questioner
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (noun) Middle English questio(u)n, questiun < Anglo-French questiun, Middle French question < Latin quaestiōn- (stem of quaestiō), equivalent to quaes-, stem of quaerere to ask + -tiōn- -tion; (v.) late Middle English < Middle French questioner, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Questioner
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
questioner popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
questioner usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for questioner
noun questioner
- interviewer — a person who interviews.
- interrogator — a person who interrogates.
- cross-examination — to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
- asker — to put a question to; inquire of: I asked him but he didn't answer.
- inquirer — to seek information by questioning; ask: to inquire about a person.
Antonyms for questioner
noun questioner
- interviewee — a person who is interviewed.
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