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directive
noun
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Divide directive into syllables:

di · rec · tive

How to pronounce directive:

Definition of directive:

directive (noun):
an instruction
a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity.

Synonyms for directive:

directionedictimperativeregulationnoticedecreechargemandatecanonrequirement
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Antonyms for directive:

answerambiguityrequestmismanagementderegulationdisorganisationveto

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