interrogative Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
    interrogation; question; interrogative sentence.
    • he asked a direct question
    • he had trouble phrasing his interrogations
  2. noun some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood
    interrogative mood.
  3. adjective relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood
    • not all questions have an interrogative construction
  4. adjective relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
    interrogatory.

WordNet

In`ter*rog"a*tive adjective
Etymology
L. interrogativus: cf. F. interrogatif.
Definitions
  1. Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.
In`ter*rog"a*tive noun
Definitions
  1. (Gram.) A word used in asking questions; as, who? which? why?

Webster 1913