Difference between Interrogative and Interrogatory

What is the difference between Interrogative and Interrogatory?

Interrogative as a noun is a word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc. while Interrogatory as a noun is a formal question submitted to opposing party to answer, generally governed by court rule.

Interrogative

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc. A question; an interrogation.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Asking or denoting a question; pertaining to inquiry; questioning: as, an interrogative phrase, pronoun, or point; an interrogative look or tone of voice.

Interrogatory

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A formal question submitted to opposing party to answer, generally governed by court rule.

We hope you now know whether to use Interrogative or Interrogatory in your sentence.

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