what is the real sdefinition of a question ?

Answer 1

I could go in to a big dictionary definition but in plain English its something you require an answer to! :D

Answer 2

Definition
Here are two senses of question:

A question is an illocutionary act that has a directive illocutionary point of attempting to get the addressee to supply information.
A question is a sentence type that has a form (labeled interrogative) typically used to express an illocutionary act with the directive illocutionary point mentioned above. It may be actually so used (as a direct illocution), or used rhetorically.

Answer 3

1. written or spoken inquiry: a request for information or for a reply, which usually ends with a question mark if written or on a rising intonation if spoken . for e.g.-
Does anyone have any questions?

2. doubt: a doubt or uncertainty about somebody or something
3. issue: a matter that is the subject of discussion, debate, or negotiation
4. education examination problem: a problem to be discussed or solved in an examination

Answer 4

Well the definition in question is something that children pose to their parents in search for filling a knowledge gap.
The person who needs to kown when he asks for information ;that is considered a question. However not all answers are questionable.

Answer 5

http://www.onelook.com/?w=question&ls=a
this is an all-in-one dictionary search type website...shows you several dictionaries that will have a definition of the word you want.

Not sure what you mean by "real definition" as there are probably a few meanings for the word "question".

Answer 6

ya man.... ur gonna want to read up on some Wittgenstein.... according to him, "philosophical" questions of this sort are a form of mental confusion. wikipedia this famous mofo for some insight.