See Also: interrogative(dictionary)
interrogative 1, adjective(dictionary)
interrogative 2, noun(dictionary)

interrogative (iou)



interrogative adjective & noun. E16.
[Late Latin interrogativus, formed as INTERROGATE: see -IVE.]
A. adjective.
Pertaining to or of the nature of questioning; having the form or force of a question; (of a word, particle, etc.) used in formulating questions. E16.
interrogative pronoun etc.
Given to asking questions, inquisitive. rare. E18.
b. noun.
A word or form used in formulating questions; esp. an interrogative pronoun. E16.
A question. rare. L16.
interrogatively adverb L16.