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Interrogative

noun

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply. Synonyms: interrogation, interrogative sentence, question. "He had trouble phrasing his interrogations"

Some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood. Synonym: interrogative mood.

adjective

Relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood.

Relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation. Synonym: interrogatory. Antonyms: declaratory, declarative.

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"Interrogative" Quotes from Famous Books

... exists and some difference of opinion prevails concerning the proper expression to use when you are addressed, and fail to understand just what has been said. Such interrogative rejoinders as "What?" "How?" "Which?" "Hey?" are plainly objectionable. "Sir?" and "Madam!" once common, are no longer tolerated in society. The English expression "Beg pardon" has found favor, but it is not wholly ...

— Slips of Speech • John H. Bechtel

... bonnet rightly focused. This was a matter somewhat difficult of achievement, as its owner had to his mind a heedless habit of dodging, and his remarks, instead of being didactic and improving in their nature, were necessarily exclamatory and interrogative, in order to gain the attention of his fair vis-a-vis. Being a young gentleman of literary tastes he thought of Addison's dissertation upon the fan, and its great adaptability to the purposes of the coquette. To the mind of this impartial critic, a fan was not half so effective ...

— An Algonquin Maiden - A Romance of the Early Days of Upper Canada • G. Mercer Adam

... admirably cool and composed, glancing at the Countess for an instant with an interrogative expression; then he acknowledged my presence by bowing ...

— The Maids of Paradise • Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers

... verge was the driveway. The glow of the afternoon, the purity of the air, and the glancing metal on the rolling carriages made a gay picture for the artist. But he was not long at ease, though his eyes rested gratefully upon the green foliage. The interrogative note in the music ...

— Melomaniacs • James Huneker

... Harley Street immediately after breakfast, just a quarter of an hour before the time allotted to his father's first patient. Dr. Merrick received him in the consulting-room with an interrogative raising of those straight, thin eyebrows. The mere look on his face disconcerted Alan. With an effort the son began and explained his errand. His father settled himself down into his ample and dignified professional ...

— The Woman Who Did • Grant Allen

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