Meaning of directive in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈrɛktɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    directive

    Definitions

    1. showing the way by conducting or leading

    Examples

    • « imposing direction on »
    • « felt his mother's directing arm around him »
    • « the directional role of science on industrial progress »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    directive

    Etymology

    late Middle English (as an adjective): from medieval Latin directivus, from direct-‘guided, put straight’, from the verb dirigere (see direct)

    Definitions

    1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

    Examples

    • « the boss loves to send us directives »

    Derived terms

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