yes-or-no question

A form of yes-no question — A question that can only be answered by yes or no and does not allow for elaboration or detail.

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Meanings

nounyes-or-no question (plural yes-or-no questions)

plural yes-or-no questions

  1. alternativeAlternative form of yes-no question.
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yes-or-no question. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/yes-or-no%20question

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