question vs cross-question

cross-question vs question

question and cross-question both are nouns.

question is a verb but cross-question is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
question	Yes	No	Yes	No
cross-question	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, cross-question is a hyponym of question; that is, cross-question is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than question:

question: a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
cross-question: a question asked in cross-examination

Other hyponyms of question include leading question, yes-no question.

question (noun)	cross-question (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something	a question asked in cross-examination
an instance of questioning
the subject matter at issue
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
an informal reference to a marriage proposal

question (verb)	cross-question (verb)
pose a question
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
pose a series of questions to
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Difference between question and cross-question

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