Interrogatory

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡætɔri/

Definitions of interrogatory

noun a question, especially one posed formally or officially

Example Sentences

A1 Do you like pizza?

A2 Where did you go on vacation last year?

B1 Could you clarify the purpose of this meeting?

B2 What are the potential risks associated with this investment?

C1 How do you think technology will impact our future?

C2 What strategies are being implemented to improve customer satisfaction?

Examples of interrogatory in a Sentence

formal The attorney prepared a list of interrogatory questions for the witness.

informal The cop hit me with a bunch of interrogatory stuff.

slang The teacher grilled us with some interrogatory nonsense.

figurative The artist's work posed an interrogatory challenge to the viewer.

Grammatical Forms of interrogatory

• past tense: interrogated
• plural: interrogatories
• comparative: more interrogatory
• superlative: most interrogatory
• present tense: interrogates
• future tense: will interrogate
• perfect tense: have interrogated
• continuous tense: is interrogating
• singular: interrogatory
• positive degree: interrogatory
• infinitive: to interrogate
• gerund: interrogating
• participle: interrogated

Origin and Evolution of interrogatory

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'interrogatory' originated from the Latin word 'interrogatorius', which is derived from the verb 'interrogare' meaning 'to ask'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to a formal written question or inquiry, 'interrogatory' has evolved to also encompass general questioning or inquiry in various fields.