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question Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of question?

The plural of question is questions.

Q: What is the past tense of question?

The past tense of question is questioned. The present participle is questioning.

/ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

What Does Question Mean?

Question is a noun that means A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative. It is also used to mean A subject or topic for consideration or investigation. As a verb, it means To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information. As a verb, it means To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

Question at a Glance

Part of speech	noun, verb
Pronunciation	//ˈkwɛs.tʃən//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	inquiry, head and enquiry
Antonyms	answer
Plural	questions
Verb forms	questions, questioning, questioned

Question Definition (Noun)

A worded or expressed sentence, phrase, or only a word on its own, which asks for information, a reply, or a response; an interrogative.
What is your question?
A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.
A doubt or challenge about the truth, accuracy, or validity of a matter.
His claim to the property has come under question.
A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
I move that the question be put to a vote.
Interrogation by torture.
Talk; conversation; speech.

Question as a Verb

To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
To raise doubts about; have doubts about.
To ask a question or questions; inquire or seek to know; examine.
To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Noun

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
What is your question?
A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.
He obeyed without question.
(chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.

Verb

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

Antonyms of Question

answer

Question in a Sentence

What is your question?

The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.

There was a question of which material to use.

I've ordered it all, but there’s still the question of who’s going to pay.

His claim to the property has come under question.

The story is true beyond question.

He obeyed without question.

There was no question of his blaming me for his frustration.

I move that the question be put to a vote.

Word Forms & Grammar

question (plural questions)

question (third-person singular simple present questions, present participle questioning, simple past and past participle questioned)

Origin of Question

Origin 1: From Middle English questioun, from Anglo-Norman questiun, from Old French question, from Latin quaestiōnem, accusative of quaestiō (“a seeking, investigation, inquiry, question”), from quaerere (“to seek, ask, inquire”),[1] of uncertain origin, but possibly from Proto-Italic *kʷaizeō, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷeh₂- (“to acquire”). Doublet of quest.

Origin 2: Partially displaced native Old English āscung, whence asking. Compare also Middle Low German quēstie (“questioning; inquiry”), Middle High German questje (“question”).

Origin 3: From Middle English questionen, questyonen, partly from Middle French questionner and partly from the noun.[2][3]

Pronouncing Question

Question is pronounced //ˈkwɛs.tʃən// and has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Question

Is question a noun or a verb?

Question is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for question?

Close synonyms of question are inquiry, head and enquiry. See the full list of question synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of question?

The opposite of question is answer.

What is the plural of question?

The plural of question is questions.

What is the past tense of question?

The past tense of question is questioned. The present participle is questioning.