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pre⋅cep⋅tive

  [pri-sep-tiv]
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–adjective
1. of the nature of or expressing a precept; mandatory.
2. giving instructions; instructive.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME < L praeceptīvus. See precept, -ive

Related forms:
pre⋅cep⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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pre·cep·tive   (prĭ-sěp'tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Of, relating to, or expressing a rule or principle that prescribes a particular course of action or conduct.

  2. Instructive; didactic.

pre·cep'tive·ly adv.
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