polar question

noun

A question which has only two possible responses: yes (affirmative) or no (negative).

Meanings

nounpolar question (plural polar questions)

plural polar questions

  1. human sciencesA question which has only two possible responses: yes (affirmative) or no (negative).

    Synonyms: yes-no question

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA question which has only two possible responses: yes (affirmative) or no (negative).

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APA

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Chicago

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