Indirect question

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA question asked in an indirect way; either as a statement, for example I'd like to know how much I would earn; or enclosed in another question, for example Could you tell me how much I would earn?

Synonyms

oratio obliqua indirection hint indirect quotation instructive case circumlocution long way around circumambages quomodo ambages manner adverb free indirect style

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