directive

Pronunciation: /dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
  2. adjective showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

Etymology

From Middle French directif. The noun senses are from French directive (feminine form of the adjective).

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Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
pronouncement
Narrower (hyponyms)
presidential directive

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