Interrogative

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.É¡É™.tɪv/

Origin

From Late Latin interrogativus.

Adjective

1. Asking or denoting a question; pertaining to inquiry; questioning: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point; an interrogative look or tone of voice.
• 1877: William Dwight Whitney, Essentials of English Grammar for the Use of Schools §470The regular place of the interrogative word, of whatever kind, is at the beginning of the sentence, or as near it as possible.

Synonyms

• examining
• inquiring
• investigative

Derived terms

• interrogatively
• interrogative accent
• interrogative judgement

Coordinate terms

• assertoric
• imperative

Full definition of interrogative

Noun

1. (grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
2. (rare) A question; an interrogation.

Related terms

• interrogate
• interrogatedness
• interrogatee
• interrogation
• interrogator
• interrogatory