C1 noun Formel

interrogist

/ɪnˈtɛrəɡɪst/

A person who asks questions or conducts an inquiry, especially one who is skilled in the systematic art of interrogation. It refers to an individual who persistently seeks information or clarification through direct questioning.

Exemples

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The young boy acted as the family interrogist, asking why for every single statement made.

The young boy acted as the family interrogist, asking why for every single statement made.

2

The lead interrogist remained calm even when the witness refused to provide a direct answer.

The lead interrogist remained calm even when the witness refused to provide a direct answer.

3

Stop being such an interrogist and just let me tell the story at my own pace!

Stop being such an interrogist and just let me tell the story at my own pace!

Famille de mots

Nom
interrogist
Verb
interrogate
Adverbe
interrogatively
Adjectif
interrogative
Apparenté
interrogation
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Astuce mémo

The suffix '-ist' is like in 'artist' or 'scientist'. Think of an interrogist as someone who treats the act of questioning like a specialized science or art form.

Quiz rapide

The detective was known as a brilliant ________, capable of uncovering the truth through subtle questioning.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : interrogist

Exemples

1

The young boy acted as the family interrogist, asking why for every single statement made.

everyday

The young boy acted as the family interrogist, asking why for every single statement made.

2

The lead interrogist remained calm even when the witness refused to provide a direct answer.

formal

The lead interrogist remained calm even when the witness refused to provide a direct answer.

3

Stop being such an interrogist and just let me tell the story at my own pace!

informal

Stop being such an interrogist and just let me tell the story at my own pace!

4

In qualitative research, the interrogist must remain neutral to avoid biasing the participant's responses.

academic

In qualitative research, the interrogist must remain neutral to avoid biasing the participant's responses.

5

As the primary interrogist for the recruitment panel, her job was to probe the candidates' technical claims.

business

As the primary interrogist for the recruitment panel, her job was to probe the candidates' technical claims.

Famille de mots

Nom
interrogist
Verb
interrogate
Adverbe
interrogatively
Adjectif
interrogative
Apparenté
interrogation

Collocations courantes

skilled interrogist skilled interrogist
lead interrogist lead interrogist
relentless interrogist relentless interrogist
primary interrogist primary interrogist
official interrogist official interrogist

Phrases Courantes

acting as interrogist

acting as interrogist

the role of interrogist

the role of interrogist

face the interrogist

face the interrogist

Souvent confondu avec

interrogist vs interrogator

Interrogator is far more common and often carries a connotation of police or military questioning, whereas interrogist is more general or academic.

interrogist vs interrogative

Interrogative is usually an adjective describing the nature of a question or a grammatical category, not the person asking.

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Notes d'usage

The term is relatively rare compared to 'interrogator'. It is best used in contexts describing someone who has a habitual or professional tendency to ask deep, probing questions.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'interrogator' in every context, but 'interrogist' can be used to describe someone in a less aggressive, more investigative or philosophical role.

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Astuce mémo

The suffix '-ist' is like in 'artist' or 'scientist'. Think of an interrogist as someone who treats the act of questioning like a specialized science or art form.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'interrogare' (to ask between/among) combined with the suffix '-ist' (one who practices).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural: interrogists Commonly followed by 'for' or 'of'
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Contexte culturel

In legal and formal inquiry cultures, the person directing the questions holds a position of significant power and control over the narrative.

Quiz rapide

The detective was known as a brilliant ________, capable of uncovering the truth through subtle questioning.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : interrogist

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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