interrogative

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
  2. noun some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
  3. adjective relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

question, interrogation, interrogative sentence

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