interrogatory
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9.1
- adjective
- /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡəˌtɔːri/
- Formal
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interrogatorio
- OK, Here is what the interrogatory, how it reads.
- interrogatory attitude
Examples
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She paused in confusion, gurgling something interrogatory but unintelligible.
Fiction book (2002) -
Interrogatory statement.
Fiction book (2000) -
The organ sounds its first long interrogatory note.
Fiction book (1994) -
Cadenced with an interrogatory two-note.
Fiction book (1990) -
Obviously, Alfred could, but when Haplo cast him an interrogatory glance, the Sartan shook his head and bit his lip.
Fiction book (1991) -
The lawyer prepared an interrogatory document to gather information for the case.
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During the deposition, the witness faced several interrogatory questions from the opposing counsel.
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Her interrogatory style encouraged deeper discussion during the meeting.
Synonyms
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6.1
In the form of a question to ask someone for information
The grammar and sound used to make questions
Antonyms
- Formal
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7.7
Saying something clearly in a formal statement, often by a court or official
How Questioning
Surface Forms
Morphology
interrogatory = interrogate (transparent) = interrogate + ory
Formed from the verb 'interrogate' with the adjectival suffix '-ory'; the meaning 'relating to questioning' follows regular English derivation.
Etymology
The word interrogatory comes from the Latin parts inter- 'between' and rogare 'to ask', and it is related to English words like interrogate and request. So, an interrogatory look or tone feels like a question because it is asking something.