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interrogative Definition

in·ter·roga·tive (in′tə räg′ə tiv)

adjective

  1. asking, or having the form of, a question
  2. used in a question

Etymology: LL interrogativus see interrogate

noun

an interrogative word or expression (Ex.: what? where?)

interrogative Related Forms
in′·ter·rog′a·tively adverb
interrogative Synonyms

interrogative

modif.

quizzical, curious, questioning; see inquisitive.

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.