Interrogation
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Origin
From Old French interrogacion, from Latin interrogatio
Full definition of interrogation
Noun
interrogation
(plural interrogations)- The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
- A question put; an inquiry.
- A point, mark, or sign, thus ?, indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.
Usage notes
Preposition under is generally used for the person or matter that is being investigated; Johnny is under interrogation about the last night's events.