verb · transitive

interpellate

interpellate · interpellates · interpellated · interpellating

interpellieren

To address in a way that presupposes a particular identification of themTo address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to give (a person) an identity (which may or may not be accurate).

/ˌɪn.təɹˈpɛl.eɪt/

Meaning

3 senses

To address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to give (a person) an identity (which may or may not be accurate).
interpellieren
(transitive)To question (someone) formally concerning official or governmental policy or business.
interpellieren
(obsolete)To interrupt (someone) so as to inform or question (that person about something).
question formally about policy or government business

Translations

4 languages

Deutsch

By meaning 1

address in a way that presupposes a particular identification:

Origin

First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin interpellātus, perfect passive participle of i

First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin interpellātus, perfect passive participle of interpellō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Cognate with French interpeller.

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Forms

interpellates, interpellating, interpellated, interpellated

Base form	interpellate · to interpellate
3rd person singular	interpellates
Present participle	interpellating
Past simple	interpellated
Past participle	interpellated

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, they	interpellate
he, she, it	interpellates

Past simpleLesson

all persons

interpellated

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, they	have interpellated
he, she, it	has interpellated

Future simple (will)Lesson

all persons

will interpellate

Word family

Derivedinterpellator

Lessons for this word

3 lessons

A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle