INTERROGATIVELY

curiously, inquisitively, interrogatively

(adverb) with curiosity; “the baby looked around curiously”

interrogatively

(adverb) in a questioning format

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

interrogatively

In an interrogative manner; by means of a question.

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*rog"a*tive*ly, adv.

Definition: In the form of, or by means of, a question; in an interrogative manner.

INTERROGATIVE

In`ter*rog"a*tive (, a. Etym: [L. interrogativus: cf. F. interrogatif.]

Definition: Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.

In`ter*rog"a*tive, n. (Gram.)

Definition: A word used in asking questions; as, who which why

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SUPERFETATION

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Coffee Trivia

According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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