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leading question

lead·ing ques·tion
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lee-ding kwes-chuh n]
    • /ˈli dɪŋ ˈkwɛs tʃən/
    • /ˈliːdɪŋ ˈkwestʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lee-ding kwes-chuh n]
    • /ˈli dɪŋ ˈkwɛs tʃən/

Definitions of leading question words

  • noun leading question a question so worded as to suggest the proper or desired answer. 1
  • noun leading question question that suggests answer 1
  • countable noun leading question A leading question is expressed in such a way that it suggests what the answer should be. 0
  • noun leading question a question phrased in a manner that tends to suggest the desired answer, such as What do you think of the horrible effects of pollution? 0
  • noun leading question a question put in such a way as to suggest the answer sought 0
  • noun leading question A question that suggests the answer or that contains the information for which the examiner is looking. 0
See all 6 definitions of leading question

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Origin of leading question

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Leading question

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Leading question

leading question popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

leading question usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for leading question

noun leading question

  • clue — A clue to a problem or mystery is something that helps you to find the answer to it.
  • feeler — a person or thing that feels.
  • hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
  • leader — a person or thing that leads.
  • poser — wannabe, pretentious person
All 11 Synonyms of leading question

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