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interrogator

|in-ter-ro-ga-tor|

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/ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtər/

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/ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪtə/

questioner

Etymology
Etymology Information

'interrogator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'interrogator,' where 'inter-' meant 'between' and 'rogare' meant 'to ask.'

Historical Evolution

'interrogator' changed from the Latin word 'interrogator' and eventually became the modern English word 'interrogator'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who asks questions,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who questions someone closely, aggressively, or formally.

The interrogator asked the suspect several questions to get to the truth.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45