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Added 8 October 2026

interrogative

/ˌɪn.təˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ noun

Latin root: interrogātīvus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about interrogative at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply.
he asked a direct question
Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood.

adjective

Relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood.
not all questions have an interrogative construction
Relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation.

Origin

From Late Latin interrogātīvus, equivalent to interrogate + -ive.

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