1. interrogative(n = noun.communication) interrogation, interrogative sentence, question - a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
is a kind of sentence
has particulars: cross-question, leading question, yes-no question
2. interrogative(n = noun.linkdef) interrogative mood - some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood;
is a kind of modality, mode, mood
1. interrogative(a = adj.pert) - relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood; "not all questions have an interrogative construction"
2. interrogative(a = adj.all) interrogatory - relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation;
Antonym: declarative
Derived form verb interrogate2
Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun. [1913 Webster]
A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why? [1913 Webster]
interrogative, adj. & n.
--adj.
1 a of or like a question; used in questions. b Gram. (of an adjective or pronoun) asking a question (e.g. who?, which?).
2 having the form or force of a question.
3 suggesting enquiry (an interrogative tone).
--n. an interrogative word (e.g. what?, why?).
Derivative:
interrogatively adv.
Etymology:
LL interrogativus (as INTERROGATE)
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