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INTERROGATIVE Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word interrogative. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word interrogative. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INTERROGATIVE

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inquiring
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to inquiry

noun

• a request for information

interrogatory
nounn
adjective

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

noun

• formal systematic questioning

investigative
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• designed to find information or ascertain facts

curious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• eager to investigate and learn or learn more (sometimes about others' concerns)

adjective satellite

• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

inquisitive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing curiosity

• inquiring or appearing to inquire

probing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

questioning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a request for information

adjective satellite

• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

• marked by or given to doubt

• showing curiosity

quizzical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)

• perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

searching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

• having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

• exploring thoroughly

wondering
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective satellite

• showing curiosity

querying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an instance of questioning

verb

• pose a question

mystery
nounn
noun

• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

• a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie

puzzle
nounn
noun

• a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

• a game that tests your ingenuity

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

eroteme
nounn
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interrogation point
noun

• a punctuation mark (?) placed at the end of a sentence to indicate a question

interrogation
nounn
noun

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder

• formal systematic questioning

• an instance of questioning

question
nounn
noun

• an instance of questioning

• the subject matter at issue

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

• a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

• an informal reference to a marriage proposal

verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

• pose a series of questions to

• pose a question

• conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

examining
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

• observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• question closely

• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

interrogative mood
nounn
noun

• some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood

interrogative sentence
nounn
noun

• a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

Best Hypernyms For INTERROGATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for interrogative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
curiosity examination inquiry inquisition interrogation investigation modality mode mood poll probe query question sentence

Alternatives for INQUIRING

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