Interrogative (Noun)
Meaning 1
Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The interrogative sentence "What is your name?" is an example of a sentence that constitutes a mood.
- In linguistics, the interrogative is a sentence type that is used to ask questions.
- The interrogative sentence "Are you going to the store?" is a classic example of a yes/no question.
- Some linguists consider the interrogative to be a distinct grammatical mood that is used to express doubt or uncertainty.
- The interrogative sentence "How did you get here?" is an example of a wh-question that seeks specific information.
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Meaning 2
A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.