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interrogative
interrogative
/ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv/
adjective
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
(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
(
)
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
Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
(
interrogative
,
interrogative mood
)
some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
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