Interrogative

/ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/

noun

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

  2. A question; an interrogation.

Synonyms: question mark

adjective

  1. (grammar) Asking or denoting a question: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point.

  2. Pertaining to inquiry; questioning

    He took on an interrogative tone of voice.

Synonyms: examining, inquiring, investigative

noun

  1. The punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

  2. A state of doubt or uncertainty.

    There’s a question mark over whether or not he’ll be fit for the next game.

  3. An enigmatic, inscrutable, or mysterious person or thing; an enigma, a riddle.

Synonyms: eroteme, interrogation mark, interrogation point, interrogative, interrogative-point, mystery, puzzle

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