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interrogative - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'interrogative' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Interrogative [ a.]
- Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.
2 . Interrogative [ n.]
- A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why?

Meaning of 'interrogative' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . interrogative [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
Example in sentence:
  • he asked a direct question;
  • he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
2 . interrogative [ a]
Meaning (2):
- relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood
Example in sentence:
  • not all questions have an interrogative construction