interrogative interrogative /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv/

adjective

1. Relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation  ( interrogative , interrogatory )
   relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
   
2. (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood  ( interrogative )
   (grammar) relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood
    Not all questions have an interrogative construction
   not all questions have an interrogative construction
   

noun

1. () A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply  ( interrogative sentence , interrogation , interrogative , question )
   a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
    He asked a direct question
   he asked a direct question
    He had trouble phrasing his interrogations
   he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
   
2. Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood  ( interrogative , interrogative mood )
   some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood