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interrogation vs leading question

leading question vs interrogation

interrogation and leading question both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
interrogation Yes No No No
leading question Yes No No No
As nouns, leading question is a hyponym of interrogation; that is, leading question is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than interrogation:
  • interrogation: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
  • leading question: a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination
Other hyponyms of interrogation include cross-question, yes-no question.
interrogation (noun) leading question (noun)
formal systematic questioning a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
an instance of questioning
a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder
Difference between interrogation and leading question

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