questioun

Middle English

/kwɛstiˈuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A question, ask, or query; something asked.
  • A subject in the theoretical sciences for consideration or conversation about it.
  • A problematic topic or issue; a cause for concern.
  • A challenge of something's veracity or factuality.
  • An argument; a conversational attempt to resolve disagreement.
  • A legal action or move or the claims made in such a move.
  • (rare) A topic awaiting a future decision or determination.
  • (rare) A petition; the act of asking to do something.

Etymology

Borrowed from questiun derived from Latin quaestiōnem affix from Middle English quest.

Origin

Middle English

quest

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