directive

English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from French directive.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/
  • Rhymes: -ɛktɪv

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

Etymology 2

From Middle French directif

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

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