interrogation point
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of interrogation point
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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The minute he was in the hall, he said, "Esther?" with an interrogation point after the name.
From The High Calling by Sheldon, Charles Monroe
It has an interrogation point constantly on sentinel duty, namely, What will they think?
From Quiet Talks on Power by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)
The crooking line took the shape of a huge interrogation point.
From The King of Arcadia by Lynde, Francis
Use the interrogation point after every direct question.
From Practical Grammar and Composition by Wood, Thomas
Instead of that, the moonshiner was a living interrogation point, everything about him seeming to speak the question that fell from his lips.
From Frank Merriwell Down South by Standish, Burt L.
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