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
being discussed, considered, or dealt with
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase combines the preposition 'in' with 'question', which derives from Latin 'quaestio' meaning 'inquiry' or 'investigation'. The compound developed to mean 'under discussion' or 'being considered', literally 'within a question'.
Breakdown
in- (preposition: within, in) + question (from Latin quaestio: inquiry, matter under investigation). The phrase idiomatically expresses that something is currently being discussed or examined.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Her qualifications are in question after the background check revealed some inconsistencies.”
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