Interrogative

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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtɪv/

Definitions of interrogative

noun a word used in asking a question, such as 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', 'why', or 'how'

Example Sentences

A1 What is your name?

A2 Where is the nearest supermarket?

B1 How do you get to the airport from here?

B2 Why did you choose to study abroad?

C1 In what ways can technology improve healthcare?

C2 To what extent do you believe in fate versus free will?

adjective relating to or denoting a question

Example Sentences

A1 Is she coming to the party?

A2 Where is the nearest bus stop?

B1 What time does the movie start?

B2 How do you feel about the new project proposal?

C1 Could you explain the reasoning behind your decision?

C2 In what ways can we improve our customer service?

Examples of interrogative in a Sentence

formal The interrogative tone of the prosecutor's questions made the witness uneasy.

informal Why are you always asking so many interrogative questions?

slang Stop with the interrogative talk, it's annoying.

figurative The interrogative nature of her art leaves viewers pondering deeper meanings.

Grammatical Forms of interrogative

past tense

interrogated

plural

interrogatives

comparative

more interrogative

superlative

most interrogative

present tense

interrogates

future tense

will interrogate

perfect tense

have interrogated

continuous tense

is interrogating

singular

interrogative

positive degree

interrogative

infinitive

to interrogate

gerund

interrogating

participle

interrogated

Origin and Evolution of interrogative

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'interrogative' originated from the Latin word 'interrogativus', which is derived from the verb 'interrogare' meaning 'to ask'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'interrogative' has retained its original meaning of relating to or denoting a question, but its usage has expanded to encompass various forms of questioning in different contexts beyond just formal inquiries.