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1. directive

noun. ['dɝˈɛktɪv, diːˈrɛktɪv, daɪˈrɛktɪv, dɪˈrɛktɪv'] a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity.

Etymology

  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • direct (English)
  • directus (Latin)

Rhymes with Directive

  • retrospective
  • introspective
  • anti-infective
  • prospective
  • irrespective
  • subjective
  • respective
  • reflective
  • projective
  • perspective
  • ineffective
  • convective
  • selective
  • protective
  • objective
  • invective
  • infective
  • detective
  • defective
  • connective
  • collective
  • elective
  • effective
  • corrective
  • affective

2. directive

adjective. ['dɝˈɛktɪv, diːˈrɛktɪv, daɪˈrɛktɪv, dɪˈrɛktɪv'] showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.

Etymology

  • -ive (English)
  • -if (Anglo-Norman)
  • direct (English)
  • directus (Latin)