questioning
UK: ˈkwes.tʃə.nɪŋ | US: ˈkwes.tʃə.nɪŋ
n. the act of asking questions or expressing doubt
adj. showing curiosity or skepticism
v. (present participle of "question") interrogating or challenging something
The word "questioning" derives from the Old French "question" (from Latin "quaestio," meaning "a seeking or inquiry"), combined with the English suffix "-ing," which forms present participles or gerunds. The Latin root "quaerere" (to seek) underpins the sense of inquiry. Over time, "questioning" evolved to encompass both the literal act of asking and the figurative sense of doubting or challenging.
Her questioning attitude led to groundbreaking discoveries.
The police conducted a thorough questioning of the witness.
His raised eyebrows showed silent questioning of the decision.
The child's constant questioning exhausted the teacher.
The report is now under questioning by experts.