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-derivedinterrogatother
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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.