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Interrogative

Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.

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Narrower term 1

Cross-question 76% connected

To cross-examine; to subject to close questioning.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Broader term 4

Modality 76% connected

The quality or state of being modal.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Mode 76% connected

Manner of doing or being; method; form; fashion; custom; way; style; as, the mode of speaking; the mode of dressing.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Mood 76% connected

Manner; style; mode; logical form; musical style; manner of action or being. See Mode which is the preferable form).

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Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Sentence 76% connected

Sense; meaning; significance.

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Derivationally related 2

Interrogate 74% connected

To question formally; to question; to examine by asking questions; as, to interrogate a witness.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Interrogate 74% connected

To question formally; to question; to examine by asking questions; as, to interrogate a witness.

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Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 3

Interrogation 92% connected

The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Interrogatory 92% connected

A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law), a question asked in writing.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Question 92% connected

The act of asking; interrogation; inquiry; as, to examine by question and answer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Antonym 2

Declaratory 94% connected

Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the will of the legisl…

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Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

Declaratory 94% connected

Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the will of the legisl…

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Open English WordNet records these words as lexical opposites.

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