interpellate
pronunciation
How to pronounce interpellate in British English:
UK [ɪn'tɜ:peleɪt]
How to pronounce interpellate in American English:
US [ˌɪntə'peˌleɪt]
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- Verb:
- question formally about policy or government business
Word Origin
- interpellate (v.)
- 1590s, from Latin interpellatus, past participle of interpellare "to interrupt by speaking" (see interpellation). Related: Interpellated; interpellating.