question — a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwestʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's favorite question is 'Did you eat?'
- The teacher's question was so hard that even Google would cry.
- I questioned whether my cat actually loves me or just my food.
question
NOUN[/ˈkwestʃən/]
a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information
A question raised by a curious student in a welcoming classroom
A question through suggestion finds direction — investigation and recollection lead toward the answer
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'question' and Latin 'quaestio', derived from 'quaerere' meaning 'to seek' or 'to ask'. The word entered English through Norman French influence after 1066.
Breakdown
Latin 'quaer-' (seek, ask) + '-tio' (noun suffix indicating action) = quaestio (a seeking, inquiry) → Old French 'question' → English 'question'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's favorite question is 'Did you eat?'”
“The teacher's question was so hard that even Google would cry.”
“I questioned whether my cat actually loves me or just my food.”
“There's no question that pizza is the best food ever invented.”
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