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directive

adjective noun

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IR
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

    “felt his mother's directing arm around him”

noun

  1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

    “the boss loves to send us directives”

In context

Example Sentences

felt his mother's directing arm around him
the directional role of science on industrial progress
the boss loves to send us directives

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