Etymology

interrogate

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Today it means: To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or aggressive manner. Full definition →

Latin interrogātus
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  1. Latin · derived frominterrogō“to inquire, interrogate”
  2. Latin · learned borrowing frominterrogātus
  3. English todayinterrogate

Learned borrowing from Latin interrogātus, the perfect passive participle of Latin interrogō (“to inquire, interrogate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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