Inside the Universes

Words with a similar base: call_into_question, question

'question'

[question.n.01] as in: an instance of questioning

Examples:
there was a question about my training
we made inquiries of all those who were present

'question'

[question.n.02] as in: the subject matter at issue

Examples:
the question of disease merits serious discussion
under the head of minor Roman poets

'question'

[question.n.03] as in: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

Examples:
he asked a direct question
he had trouble phrasing his interrogations

'question'

[doubt.n.02] as in: uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

Examples:
the dubiousness of his claim
there is no question about the validity of the enterprise

'question'

[motion.n.05] as in: a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

Examples:
he made a motion to adjourn
she called for the question

'question'

[question.n.06] as in: an informal reference to a marriage proposal

Examples:
he was ready to pop the question

'question'

[question.v.01] as in: challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

Examples:
We must question your judgment in this matter

'question'

[interrogate.v.02] as in: pose a series of questions to

Examples:
The suspect was questioned by the police
We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion

'question'

[question.v.03] as in: pose a question

'question'

[interview.v.01] as in: conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

'question'

[wonder.v.02] as in: place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

Examples:
I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
she wondered whether it would snow tonight

Origins

					question (English)
└── question (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── questiun (Anglo-Norman)
        └── question (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── quaestionem (Latin)