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ques·tion (kw s ch n)n.1. a. An expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. b. An interrogative sentence, phrase, or gesture. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 5. a. A proposition brought up for consideration by an assembly. b. The act of bringing a proposal to vote. 6. Uncertainty; doubt: There is no question about the validity of the enterprise. v. ques·tioned, ques·tion·ing, ques·tions v.tr.1. To put a question to. See Synonyms at ask. 2. To examine (a witness, for example) by questioning; interrogate. 3. To express doubt about; dispute. 4. To analyze; examine. v.intr. To ask questions. Idioms: in question Under consideration or discussion. out of the question Not worth considering; impossible: Starting over is out of the question.
[Middle English, from Old French, legal inquiry, from Latin quaesti , quaesti n-, from *quaestus, obsolete past participle of quaerere, to ask, seek.]
ques tion·er n. ques tion·ing·ly adv. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | questioner - someone who asks a question speaker, talker, verbaliser, verbalizer, utterer - someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous); "the speaker at commencement"; "an utterer of useful maxims" |
Translations questioner [ˈkwɛstʃənər] n → personne f qui pose une question (or qui a posé la question )
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