plainquestion
nounUK /pleɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/
US /pleɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/
A plain question is a simple question that is easy to understand.
The teacher asked a plain question, and every kid raised a hand.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A question asked without any tricky or hidden meaning.
He gave a plainquestion answer, so nobody was confused.
3. A question stated in plain, everyday words.
Please ask a plainquestion instead of using big words.
4. A question that gets right to the point.
Her plainquestion about lunch made everyone laugh.