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The correct spelling is interrogative.
How to pronounce interrogative
/ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/
nounIPA: /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/
Say it like: Int-err-oga-tiv-e
The correct spelling is interrogative. (grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc. For example: "He took on an interrogative tone of voice."
Usage Examples
“He took on an interrogative tone of voice.”
“There’s a question mark over whether or not he’ll be fit for the next game.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
- 2.A question; an interrogation.
- 3.The punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
- 4.A state of doubt or uncertainty.
- 5.An enigmatic, inscrutable, or mysterious person or thing; an enigma, a riddle.
adjective
- 1.(grammar) Asking or denoting a question: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point.
- 2.Pertaining to inquiry; questioning
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