Meaning Of The Word Interrogative

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What's The Definition Of Interrogative?

interrogative
An interrogative gesture or tone of voice shows that you want to know the answer to a question.
countable noun: In grammar, an interrogative is a word such as 'who', 'how', or 'why', which can be used to ask a question.
singular noun: In grammar, a clause that is in the interrogative, or in the interrogative mood, has its subject following 'do', 'be', 'have', or a modal verb. Examples are 'When did they get back?' and 'Are you all right?'. Clauses of this kind are typically used to ask

interrogative in American English
an interrogative word or expression (Ex.: what? where?)
asking, or having the form of, a question
adjective: of, pertaining to, or conveying a question
noun: an interrogative word, element, or construction, as who? and what?

interrogative in British English
adjective: asking or having the nature of a question

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