1
grammar
a
: having the form of a question rather than a statement or command
"Did you go to school today?" is an interrogative sentence.
b
: used to ask a question
an interrogative pronoun such as "who"
2
formal
: asking a question : having the form or force of a question
She had an interrogative expression/look on her face.
an interrogative tone of voice
plural interrogatives
grammar
: a word (such as who, what, or which) that is used in asking a question
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“Interrogative.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/interrogative. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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