Interrogative
(adjective)
- Relating to or serving as an inquiry or request for information or knowledge.
- Relating to or used in the formation of questions.
Origin:
Late latin interrogativus, from latin interrogare to ask, from inter- + rogare to ask.
Examples:
- The interrogative tone of the reporter's voice indicated his skepticism.
- The interrogative sentence asks a question and requires an answer.
- The interrogative pronoun who is used to ask about the person being referred to.
- The interrogative mood is used to form questions.
- The interrogative form of the sentence is used to seek information or clarification.