INTERROGATIVE
/ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/
13 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of INTERROGATIVE
(grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
A question; an interrogation.
(grammar) Asking or denoting a question: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point.
Pertaining to inquiry; questioning
"He took on an interrogative tone of voice."
The punctuation mark "?", used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.
A state of doubt or uncertainty.
"There’s a question mark over whether or not he’ll be fit for the next game."
An enigmatic, inscrutable, or mysterious person or thing; an enigma, a riddle.
Synonyms of INTERROGATIVE
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Examples of INTERROGATIVE in a Sentence
- "He took on an interrogative tone of voice."
- "There’s a question mark over whether or not he’ll be fit for the next game."
Word Details
Is INTERROGATIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INTERROGATIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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Letter Values for INTERROGATIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | t | e | r | r | o | g | a | t | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INTERROGATIVE
100 words from the letters in INTERROGATIVE
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How to Use INTERROGATIVE in Word Games
INTERROGATIVE is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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