interrogative

noun

some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood

a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

adjective

relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation

relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood

Roots

interinter- · Latin · between, within rogo-rog · Latin · ask

Synonyms for interrogative

interrogatoryn questionn interrogationn

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Where does interrogative come from?

The word interrogative breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: inter-, from Latin inter (“between, within”); and -rog, from Latin rogo (“ask”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.