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What is another word for question? – 135 question Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inquiry query interrogation examination investigation probe analysis scrutiny inspection survey poll audit review check test evaluation assessment appraisal critique inquest inquiry research study exploration search pursuit quest demand request challenge doubt uncertainty ambiguity perplexity puzzlement enigma riddle problem conundrum dilemma poser brain teaser

    Meaning of question

    A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or clarification about something.

    Definitions

    • A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or clarification about something
    • * A problem or matter for discussion or consideration
    • * A feeling of doubt or uncertainty about something

    Etymology of question

    The word "question" originates from the Old French word "question," which is derived from the Latin word "quaestio," meaning "inquiry" or "examination"
    The Latin word "quaestio" is also related to the verb "quaerere," which means "to seek" or "to ask"
    The word "question" has been used in the English language since the 13th century to refer to an inquiry or examination

    Example Uses

    • The teacher asked the student a question about the homework assignment
    • * The journalist posed a tough question to the politician during the interview
    • * The question of whether to invest in the stock market was a difficult one to answer

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    answer response reply solution resolution clarification explanation statement declaration assertion affirmation confirmation verification validation certainty confidence assurance guarantee promise vow oath

    Related Nouns

    inquiry investigation examination analysis inspection survey poll audit review test evaluation assessment appraisal critique inquest research study exploration search pursuit quest

    Related Verbs

    ask inquire investigate examine analyze inspect survey poll audit review test evaluate assess appraise critique research study explore search pursue quest

    Related Adjectives

    inquiring investigative examination analytical inspecting surveying auditing reviewing testing evaluative assessing appraising critical inquisitive researching studying exploratory searching pursuing questioning doubtful uncertain ambiguous perplexing puzzling enigmatic riddling problematic conundrum dilemmatic