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adjective
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.
noun
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an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order: a new directive by the President on foreign aid.
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Directive
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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Word Origin & History
directive
1590s (adj.); 1640s (n.); from M.L. directivus, from direct-, pp. stem of dirigere (see direct).
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