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Webster 1913 Edition


Directive

Di-rect′ive

,
Adj.
[LL.
directivus
: cf. F.
directif
.]
1.
Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way.
Hooker.
The precepts
directive
of our practice in relation to God.
Barrow.
2.
Able to be directed; manageable.
[Obs.]
Swords and bows
Directive
by the limbs.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition


Directive

DIRECTIVE

,
Adj.
1.
Having the power of direction; as a directive rule.
2.
Informing; instructing; shewing way.

Definition 2024


directive

directive

English

Noun

directive (plural directives)

  1. An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
  2. An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
  3. (European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the Member States. The directive binds the Member State to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.
  4. The directive case.

Translations

Adjective

directive (not comparable)

  1. that directs
  2. serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
  3. (grammar) relating to the directive case

Translations


French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /di.ʁɛk.tiv/
  • Rhymes: -iv
  • Homophone: directives

Adjective

directive

  1. feminine singular of directif

Noun

directive f (plural directives)

  1. directive, general instructions, guideline