Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

big-question

noun
/bɪɡ ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
Definition
A significant or important question that addresses fundamental issues or concepts.
Examples
  • One big question we must explore is the purpose of life.
  • The big questions in science often lead to groundbreaking discoveries.
  • During the seminar, we tackled several big questions about ethics in technology.
Meaning
The term ‘big question’ refers to inquiries that go beyond superficial aspects and delve into deeper understanding or philosophical significance.
Synonyms
  • essential question
  • fundamental question
  • core question
  • principal question