Interrogative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Interrogative is an adjective meaning (grammar) Asking or denoting a question.
Meaning
(grammar) Asking or denoting a question.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to inquiry; questioning
- (grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
- (typography, archaic) Synonym of question mark ⟨?⟩.
- (rare) A question; an interrogation.
Example Sentences
an interrogative phrase
an interrogative pronoun
He took on an interrogative tone of voice.
When question words are used, it is not necessary to add the ke particle, as it is already embedded in the interrogative
Word Forms
- interrogatives
Synonyms for interrogative
Depending on context, synonyms include examining, inquiring, investigative, question, interrogation, asking.
Antonyms for interrogative
Common opposites include declarative, declaratory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include question, asking, interrogation, interrogatory, interogative, quotative.
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