directive
руководящий, направляющий
That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guideThat which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
UK/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/US/dəˈɹɛk.tɪv/
» His prime directive is to waste my time.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
направля́ющийnapravljájuščij, руководя́щийrukovodjáščij
(not comparable)Relating to the directive case.
More definitions
- showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
Examples
8 sentencesHis prime directive is to waste my time.
Do you have an advance directive or living will?
All airworthiness directives must be complied with for an aircraft to remain airworthy.
I expect the board to issue a new directive that cancels the old one.
They executed the directive.
Translations
3 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
that directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide:
Origin
From Middle French directif. The noun senses are from French directive (feminine form of tFrom Middle French directif. The noun senses are from French directive (feminine form of the adjective).
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on:directingdirectionalguiding