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Term: What is this

Definition:

Interrogative phrase used to inquire about the identity or nature of an object, person, or situation.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Interrogative):

Part of Speech: Phrase

Examples:

• What is this strange-looking fruit?
• Can you tell me what this gadget does?

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Sense 2 (Exclamation):

Part of Speech: Phrase

Examples:

• What is this? I've never seen anything like it before!
• Wow, what is this amazing artwork?

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Sense 3 (Confusion or Disbelief):

Part of Speech: Phrase

Examples:

• I have no idea what this is supposed to be.
• What is this nonsense? It doesn't make any sense!

Sense 4 (Rhetorical):

Part of Speech: Phrase

Examples:

• What is this, a joke?
• What is this world coming to?

Note: There may be additional senses or usages for the term "what is this".