in´ter|rog´a|tive|ly

in´ter|rog´a|tive|ly
in|ter|rog|a|tive «IHN tuh ROG uh tihv», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. asking a question; having the form or force of a question: »

an interrogative sentence, an interrogative tone of voice, an interrogative look.

2. Grammar. used in asking a question. Where, when, and why are interrogative adverbs. Who and what are interrogative pronouns.
–n.
Grammar. a word or form used in asking a question. Who, why, and what are interrogatives.
in´ter|rog´a|tive|ly, adverb.

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  • interrogative — in·ter·rog·a·tive …   English syllables

  • interrogatively — in·ter·rog·a·tive·ly …   English syllables

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  • interrogative — in|ter|rog|a|tive1 [ ,ıntə ragətıv ] adjective FORMAL used for asking a question: an interrogative look an interrogative adverb ╾ in|ter|rog|a|tive|ly adverb interrogative in|ter|rog|a|tive 2 [ ,ıntə ragətıv ] noun count LINGUISTICS a word or… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • interrogative — in•ter•rog•a•tive [[t]ˌɪn təˈrɒg ə tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) of, pertaining to, or conveying a question 2) gram. forming, constituting, or used in or to form a question: an interrogative pronoun; an interrogative sentence[/ex] 3) gram. an interrogative… …   From formal English to slang

  • Interrogative — In ter*rog a*tive, n. (Gram.) A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why? [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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