interrogative
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təˈrɒg adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or conveying a question.
2.
Grammar. forming, constituting, or used in or to form a question: an interrogative pronoun, suffix, particle, or sentence.
noun
3.
Related forms
in·ter·rog·a·tive·ly, adverb
un·in·ter·rog·a·tive, adjective
un·in·ter·rog·a·tive·ly, adverb
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interrogative (ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | asking or having the nature of a question |
| 2. | denoting a form or construction used in asking a question |
| 3. | demonstrative Compare relative denoting or belonging to a class of words, such as which and whom, that are determiners, adjectives, or pronouns and serve to question which individual referent or referents are intended |
| —n | |
| 4. | an interrogative word, phrase, sentence, or construction |
| 5. | a question mark |
| inter'rogatively | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
Students identify and write declarative and interrogative sentences and in addition, write simple friendly letters.
It feels interactive and interrogative rather than narrowly investigative.
Interrogative sentences are direct questions and ask for information, confirmation, or denial of a statement.
It is a well established fact that juveniles are more vulnerable to coercive police interrogative techniques.
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