English adjective: directive | |||
1. | directive showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on | ||
Samples | Felt his mother's directing arm around him. The directional role of science on industrial progress. | ||
Synonyms | directing, directional, guiding | ||
Similar | leading | ||
Antonyms | following | ||
English noun: directive | |||
1. | directive (communication) a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity | ||
Samples | The boss loves to send us directives. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dictum, pronouncement, say-so | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | Presidential Directive | ||