previous question
noun
Simple meaning
A call to end debate on a pending proposal and bring it to an immediate vote.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
preeveeuhskwehschuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹiviəskˈwɛstʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
politics
In parliamentary procedure, a call to end debate on a pending proposal and bring it to an immediate vote.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (politics) In parliamentary procedure, a call to end debate on a pending proposal and bring it to an immediate vote.
Used this way, previous question is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in government or politics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Government/politics
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