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question

/ˈkwɛstjən/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A query or request for information, typically one that is made to another person or a database.

    - "What is the capital city of France?"
    - "Can you explain the concept of gravity?"
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkwɛstjən/



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Synonyms

doubt , issue , enquiry , inquiry , interrogation , query , proposal , consideration , problem , proposition , subject , topic , frain
Rhymes
Words rhyming with question
commotion , relation , devotion , relation
Homonyms
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  1. question (English) : A query or request for information

  2. question (Chess) : A move that challenges an opponent's move or position

Homophones
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  1. question

  2. queen

  3. quench

Variants
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question , questions , questioned , questioner , questioners , questioning , question mark , question marks , question time , question times , question and answer session , question master , cross-question , cross-questioned , cross-questioning , cross-questions , essay question , essay questions , previous question , previous questions , self-question , self-questions
Forms
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questions, questioned, questioning

Etymology
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The word 'question' comes from the Latin word 'quaerere', which means 'to ask' or 'to seek'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest word in the English language that contains all five vowels in alphabetical order is 'questionnaire'.

  2. In the game of Scrabble, 'question' can be made using the letters Q, U, E, S, T, I, O, N.

Related Concepts
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  1. inquiry: The act of making inquiries or seeking information. Inquiries can be formal or informal and may be made through various means, such as asking questions or conducting research.

  2. interrogative: A sentence or phrase that asks a question. Interrogative sentences typically begin with a question word, such as 'what', 'where', 'when', 'who', 'why', or 'how'.

Culture
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The term 'question' has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, questions are often used to engage readers and provoke thought. In art, questions can be posed through visual imagery or text. In music, songs may be based on a question or explore the concept of asking questions. For example, the Beatles song 'Ask Me Why' and the Rolling Stones song 'You Can't Always Get What You Want' both use the word 'question' in their titles.

How to Memorize "question"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'question', visualize yourself asking a question to someone or something. Imagine the word written out in bold letters in your mind's eye.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'question' with the act of asking for information. Think of a time when you asked a question and received an answer that helped you understand something better.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Questions Start With Words' to help remember the meaning of the word 'question'. Each letter in the word 'question' corresponds to the first letter of the question words: What, When, Where, Who, Why, and How.

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