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pre·cep·tive

[pri-sep-tiv]
adjective
1.
of the nature of or expressing a precept; mandatory.
2.
giving instructions; instructive.

Origin:
1425–75; late Middle English < Latin praeceptīvus. See precept, -ive

pre·cep·tive·ly, adverb
un·pre·cep·tive, adjective
un·pre·cep·tive·ly, adverb
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preceptive (prɪˈsɛptɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of, resembling, or expressing a precept or precepts
2.  didactic
 
preceptively
 
adv

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