interrogative

🇬🇧 UK/.intә'rɒgәtiv/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Relating to or having the form of a question.

疑问的;表示询问的

n.

A word or sentence used to ask a question, such as 'who', 'what', or 'why'.

疑问词;疑问句

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
interrogatother
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ivetending to, having the nature of
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    In English grammar, interrogative words like 'who' and 'where' initiate questions.

  • 2.

    The journalist's interrogative tone signaled skepticism about the politician's explanation.

  • 3.

    Interrogative sentences require specific word order and punctuation conventions across different languages.

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