INTERROGATE


Meaning of INTERROGATE in English

■ verb

1》 ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally.

2》 obtain data or information automatically from (a device, database, etc.).

Derivatives

interrogation noun

interrogational adjective

interrogator noun

Origin

C15 (earlier (ME) as interrogation ): from L. interrogat- , interrogare 'question', from inter- 'between' + rogare 'ask'.

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