Etymology

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Today it means: A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston). Full definition →

Middle English direccioun ← Old French direccion ← Latin dīrēctiō
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  1. Latin · derived fromdīrēctiō
  2. Old French · derived fromdireccion
  3. Middle English · inherited fromdireccioun
  4. English todaydirection

From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.

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