interrogate
|in-ter-ro-gate|
B2
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/ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt/
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/ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt/
thorough questioning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'interrogate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interrogare,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'rogare' meant 'to ask.'
Historical Evolution
'interrogare' transformed into the French word 'interroger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'interrogate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to ask between,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to question thoroughly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40
