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interrogative

(,/I/nt/@/'r/A/g/@/t/I/v )

relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood(adj.pert)

Example:
Not all questions have an interrogative construction.

source: wordnet30
relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation(adj.all)

Synonym:
interrogatory
Antonym:
asserting, declarative, declaratory

source: wordnet30
Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply(noun.communication)

Synonym:
interrogation, interrogative sentence, question

source: wordnet30
some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood(noun.linkdef)

Synonym:
interrogative mood

source: wordnet30
A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why?(noun)

source: webster1913

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