INTERROGATORY

interrogative, interrogatory

(adjective) relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation

interrogation, examination, interrogatory

(noun) formal systematic questioning

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

interrogatory (plural interrogatories)

(legal) A formal question submitted to opposing party to answer, generally governed by court rule.

A question; an interrogation.

Adjective

interrogatory (comparative more interrogatory, superlative most interrogatory)

Serving to interrogate; questioning.

an interrogatory glance

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*rog"a*to*ry, n.; pl. Interrogatories. Etym: [Cf. F. interrogatoire.]

Definition: A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law), a question asked in writing. Macaulay.

In`ter*rog"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [L. interrogatorius.]

Definition: Containing, expressing, or implying a question; as, an interrogatory sentence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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