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ques·tion·ing
 questioning
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- pronunciation:
- kwes
ch
nIng
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
suggesting or implying a question or doubt.
He could see by their questioning looks that he had not made himself clear.- similar words:
- quizzical
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| definition 2: |
characterized by a desire to know.
The teacher was pleased to discover that the child had a questioning mind.- similar words:
- curious, inquisitive
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| related words: |
analytic, nosy |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an instance of inquiry or investigation involving the posing of questions.
Her lawyer was present during the questioning.- synonyms:
- inquiry
- similar words:
- quiz
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| related words: |
challenge, examination, inquiry |
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| derivation: |
questioningly (adv.) |
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