Definition

The act of asking questions to get information or to investigate something.

Example

The police conducted an interrogation to find out what happened during the crime.

Conversation

Did you hear about the interrogation that happened yesterday?

Yeah, it sounded pretty intense!

I wonder what kind of questions they asked during the interrogation.

Probably some tough ones to get to the bottom of things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Interrogation → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "rogare" (meaning to ask). The word describes the act of asking questions, often in a formal or intense manner, typically involving multiple inquiries between parties.

Memory Tip

Think of asking questions 'between' people ('inter-') — that's why interrogation means to ask questions in detail.

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