interrogative

1. (adjective) relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
Synonyms: asking, interrogatory
Antonyms: declarative

2. (adjective) (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood; "not all questions have an interrogative construction"

3. (noun) some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
Synonyms: interrogative mood
Related Words: modality, mode, mood

4. (noun) a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
Synonyms: interrogation, interrogative sentence, question
Related Words: sentence, yes-no question



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