questionist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who asks questions, especially as part of their profession.

  - "The journalist asked many questions during the press conference."
  - "The detective is a skilled questionist, able to extract information from even the most reluctant witnesses."

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Variants

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question , questioned , questioner , questioners , questioning , questions , cross-question , cross-questioned , cross-questioning , cross-questions

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'quaestio' meaning 'question' + 'ist' denoting a person.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'questionist' is not commonly used in everyday language but is more frequently found in professional contexts.

2. The word 'questionist' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. interrogation: The process of questioning someone to obtain information or confession.

2. inquisitive: A person who asks many questions, curious and eager to learn new things.

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Culture

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The questionist plays a crucial role in various professions such as journalism, law enforcement, and education, where gathering information through asking questions is essential.

How to Memorize "questionist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person asking questions in different scenarios, such as a journalist interviewing a politician or a detective questioning a suspect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'questionist' with the idea of asking questions and gathering information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin roots of the word: 'quaestio' meaning 'question' and 'ist' denoting a person.

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