in question — being discussed, considered, or dealt with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: being discussed, considered, or dealt with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈkwestʃən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza in question mysteriously disappeared when my roommate said he 'wasn't hungry.'
- The student's excuse in question involved a cat, homework, and a UFO sighting.
- The safety of the bridge in question needs to be thoroughly investigated.
in question
NOUN[/ɪn ˈkwestʃən/]
being discussed, considered, or dealt with
💡 Concept
being discussed, considered, or dealt with
🎵 Rhyme
His suggestion in question solves the congestion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪn ˈkwestʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ˈkwestʃən/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
suggestiondigestioncongestion
suggestion
digestion
congestion
🔗Collocations
the matter in question
the person in question
the document in question
call something in question
bring into question
beyond question
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The pizza in question mysteriously disappeared when my roommate said he 'wasn't hungry.'”
😄 Fun example
“The student's excuse in question involved a cat, homework, and a UFO sighting.”
“The safety of the bridge in question needs to be thoroughly investigated.”
“Her qualifications are in question after the background check revealed some inconsistencies.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
at issueunder discussionin doubtquestionabledisputed
Antonyms
certainconfirmedundoubted
Related
questionableinquirydebatecontroversialdisputed
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