Etymology

directive

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Today it means: That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide. Full definition →

Middle French directif ← French directive
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  1. French · borrowed fromdirective
  2. Middle French · derived fromdirectif
  3. English todaydirective

From Middle French directif. The noun senses are from French directive (feminine form of the adjective).

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