interrogative meaning and definition

INTERROGATIVE noun

Definition of interrogative (noun)

1. a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
   • "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"
   • synonyms: interrogation, interrogative sentence, question
2. some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
   • synonyms: interrogative mood

INTERROGATIVE adjective

Definition of interrogative (adjective)

1. relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood
   • "not all questions have an interrogative construction"
2. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
   • synonyms: interrogatory
   • antonym: asserting