Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

directive

 - 3 dictionary results

di⋅rec⋅tive

  [di-rek-tiv, dahy-]
Use directive in a Sentence
–adjective
1. serving to direct; directing: a directive board.
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
3. an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order: a new directive by the President on foreign aid.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME < ML dīrēctīvus. See direct, -ive
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To directive
di·rec·tive   (dĭ-rěk'tĭv, dī-)   
n.  An order or instruction, especially one issued by a central authority.
adj.  Serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: di·rec·tive
Pronunciation: d&-'rek-tiv, dI-
Function: adjective
: of or relating to psychotherapy in which the therapistintroduces information, content, or attitudes not previously expressed by the client
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see directive on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way