interrogative
interrogative
Definition
in·ter·roga·tive (in′tə räg′ə tiv)
adjective
- asking, or having the form of, a question
- used in a question
Etymology: LL interrogativus see interrogate
noun
an interrogative word or expression (Ex.: what? where?)
in′·ter·rog′a·tively adverb
interrogative
Synonyms
interrogative
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- absolute: Erik W. Willis, Dominican Spanish absolute interrogatives in broad focus.
Modifies a noun
- pronoun: In the third example it would be the interrogative pronoun " was " .
- sentence: This is called an interrogative sentence, e.g. ' Am I overweight?
- form: Common forms of this are to declare a preference or to use an interrogative form in order to convey an order or request.
- mood: The intensity of the interrogative mood will depend on that of the shock which has occasioned it.
- approach: In our programming we will look for innovative practice and give preference to artists with bold ideas and an interrogative approach to their form.
- word: Hesitation Choice Change of direction Links Words such as: but whether and or either nor perhaps, and the interrogative words.
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