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DIRECTIVE

\da͡ɪɹˈɛktɪv], \da‍ɪɹˈɛktɪv], \d_aɪ_ɹ_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of DIRECTIVE

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1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Able to be directed; manageable.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Able to be directed; manageable.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Having power or tendency to direct; also capable of being directed, managed, or handled. "Swords and bows directive by the limbs."-Shak.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

That can direct.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Having the power of direction; informing, shewing the way.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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