in question

in ques·tion

I i

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in kwes-chuh n]
- /ɪn ˈkwɛs tʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in kwes-chuh n]
- /ɪn ˈkwɛs tʃən/

Definitions of in question words

noun in question a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply. 1
noun in question a problem for discussion or under discussion; a matter for investigation. 1
noun in question a matter of some uncertainty or difficulty; problem (usually followed by of): It was simply a question of time. 1
noun in question a subject of dispute or controversy. 1
noun in question a proposal to be debated or voted on, as in a meeting or a deliberative assembly. 1
noun in question the procedure of putting a proposal to vote. 1

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Origin of in question

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; (noun) Middle English questio(u)n, questiun < Anglo-French questiun, Middle French question < Latin quaestiōn- (stem of quaestiō), equivalent to quaes-, stem of quaerere to ask + -tiōn- -tion; (v.) late Middle English < Middle French questioner, derivative of the noun

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in question popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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faulty — having faults or defects; imperfect.
imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
untrustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.
careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.

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infallible — absolutely trustworthy or sure: an infallible rule.
reliable — that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
unerring — not erring; not going astray or missing the mark: The captain set an unerring course for home.
perfect — conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.
strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.

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