question

question [kwes′chən, kwes′tyən]

n.

[ME < Anglo-Fr questiun < OFr question < L quaestio < pp. of quaerere, to ask, inquire]

1. an asking; inquiry

2. something that is asked; interrogative sentence, as in seeking to learn or in testing another's knowledge; query

3. doubt; uncertainty [no question of his veracity]

4. something in controversy before a court

5. a problem; matter open to discussion or inquiry

6. a matter or case of difficulty [not a question of money]

7.

a) a point being debated or a resolution brought up for approval or rejection before an assembly

b) the procedure of putting such a matter to a vote

vt.

[LME questyonen < MFr questionner < the n.]

1. to ask a question or questions of; interrogate; put queries to

2. to express uncertainty about; doubt

3. to dispute; challenge

vi.

to ask a question or questions

SYN.- ASK

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beside the question

not related to the subject under discussion

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beyond all question or beyond question

beyond dispute; without any doubt

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in question

being considered, debated, etc.

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out of the question

impossible; not to be considered

questioner

n.