Questioning

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Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛs.tʃənɪŋ/

Definitions of questioning

verb the act of asking or inquiring about something

Example Sentences

A1 She is questioning the teacher about the homework.

A2 The detective spent hours questioning the suspect.

B1 The journalist was questioning the politician's motives during the interview.

B2 The scientist is questioning the validity of the research findings.

C1 The philosopher spent his life questioning the nature of reality.

C2 The lawyer is skilled at questioning witnesses in court.

adjective doubtful or inquisitive in nature

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at him with a questioning expression.

A2 The teacher asked a questioning tone to the students.

B1 The detective continued questioning the suspect for hours.

B2 The lawyer used a questioning strategy to undermine the witness's testimony.

C1 The scientist approached the new theory with a critical and questioning mindset.

C2 The philosopher's work is known for its deep and questioning exploration of existential themes.

Examples of questioning in a Sentence

formal The detective continued questioning the suspect in the interrogation room.

informal She kept questioning him about where he was last night.

slang Stop questioning everything I do, just trust me for once!

figurative The artist's abstract painting left viewers questioning the meaning behind each brushstroke.

Grammatical Forms of questioning

past tense

questioned

plural

questionings

comparative

more questioning

superlative

most questioning

present tense

questions

future tense

will question

perfect tense

have questioned

continuous tense

is questioning

singular

questioning

positive degree

questioning

infinitive

to question

gerund

questioning

participle

questioning

Origin and Evolution of questioning

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'questioning' originated from the Latin word 'quaestionem' which means 'a seeking, a questioning'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'questioning' has evolved to not only refer to seeking information or clarification but also to indicate doubt or skepticism towards something.