Definitions for directive

directive di·rec·tive

Spelling: [dih-rek-tiv, dahy-]
IPA: /dɪˈrɛk tɪv, daɪ-/

Directive is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 243 anagrams from letters in directive (cdeeiirtv).

Definitions for directive

noun

  1. an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order:

adjective

  1. serving to direct; directing:
  2. Psychology. pertaining to a type of psychotherapy in which the therapist actively offers advice and information rather than dealing only with information supplied by the patient.

Origin of directive

First recorded in 1425-75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word dīrēctīvus. See direct, -ive

Examples for directive

The directive dates back to 1986, was kept secret and reportedly was abolished.

Forcing them to abide by that directive through law is quite another.

According to a directive sent to local county health departments, navigators are not allowed to conduct outreach on their grounds.

You don't have to wait for a directive, and every one of you can find some improvement that could be made.

The political function of the nation is both coercive and directive.

Life, therefore, cannot be an intelligent or a directive energy.

Lunch ladies were reportedly in tears being forced carry out a directive that goes against the entire purpose of their work.

The directive might also include, in some detail, the action to be taken to this end.

The government knowingly allowed the military-intelligence complex to repeatedly disregard its directive.

Finally, he believed that Paul's directive was too detailed.

Word Value for directive
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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