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questioning.

The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/US, also
  1. The action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The act of challenging, wondering, and doubting.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Interrogation.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).

adj/ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/US, also
  1. Characterized by questions, inquisitiveness, doubt, or wonder; quizzical.

    not-comparable · usually
    Why do you have a questioning look? Are you puzzled about something?
  2. Unsure of one's sexual orientation or gender identity.

    not-comparable · usually
Where this word comes from

From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).

verb/ˈkwɛs.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛs.tjə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛʃ.t͡ʃə.nɪŋ//ˈkwɛʃ.tə.nɪŋ/US, also
  1. present participle and gerund of question

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From question + -ing (noun via Middle English questionyng).

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