yes-no question

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Definitions of yes-no question words

noun yes-no question a question calling for an answer of yes or no, as Are you ready? 1
noun yes-no question A type of question that can only be answered by yes or no and so does not allow for elaboration or detail. 0

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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