directive

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /daɪˈrɛk.tɪv/ or /dɪˈrɛk.tɪv/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dəˈrɛk.tɪv/
• Hyphenation: dir‧ect‧ive

Adjective

Positive directive

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is directive, it is something that directs or guides you on what to do.

Noun

Singular directive

Plural directives

1. (countable) A directive is an official instruction that indicates what you should do to perform an action or reach a goal.