To question
Example: They question existing assumptions
Definition
"To question" means to express doubt about or seek information regarding something, often by asking for clarification or challenging existing ideas or assumptions. It involves actively examining or interrogating a statement, belief, or situation to gain deeper understanding or verify its validity.
Etymology
The phrase "to question" originates from the Latin word "quaerere," meaning 'to seek' or 'to ask.' Over time, it evolved through Old French as "questioner" before entering Middle English as "question." Did you know? The act of questioning has been essential to human learning and philosophy since ancient times.
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"To question" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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