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Definitions for: Interrogative [n] a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
[n] some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
[adj] relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
[adj] (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood; "not all questions have an interrogative construction"
Webster (1913) Definition: In`ter*rog"a*tive, a. [L. interrogativus: cf. F.
interrogatif.]
Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as,
an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.
In`ter*rog"a*tive, n. (Gram.)
A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why?
Synonyms: asking(a), interrogation, interrogative mood, interrogative sentence, interrogatory, question
Antonyms: asserting(a), declarative, declaratory
See Also: cross-question, leading question, modality, mode, mood, sentence, yes-no question
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