INTERROGATIVE Synonyms
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 | ||||||||