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Added 9 October 2026

directive

/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about directive at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
Relating to the directive case.

noun

An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.
An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.

Origin

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

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