Definition for Directive:

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

Synonyms for Directive:

• n.

  •
  • charge,
  • dictate,
  • word,
  • injunction,
  • direction,
  • behest.
  •command, instruction (noun)
  • ordinance,
  • regulation,
  • memo.
  •directive (noun)
  • directional,
  • guiding,
  • leading,
  • directing.
  •instruction (noun)
  • adage,
  • instruction,
  • precept,
  • policy,
  • credo,
  • proverb,
  • doctrine,
  • axiom,
  • moral,
  • motto,
  • principle,
  • saw,
  • byword,
  • code,
  • saying,
  • catchword,
  • teaching,
  • bidding,
  • rule.
  •instructions (noun)
  • directions.

• v.

  •orders (verb)
  • instructions.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • commandment,
  • command.

Paraphrases for Directive:

• Equivalence

  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    directives.

• Independent

  • Proper noun, plural
    regions, Trustees.
  • Proper noun, singular
    restrictions, Criteria, arrangements, practitioners, providers, indicators, Measures, concerns, Guarantees, emissions, Charges, views, safeguards, experts, Does, workers, governors, Operators, Trustees, networks, heads, Royalties, Bis, LINEs.
  • Noun, plural
    Undertakings, Trustees, Guidelines.
  • Verb, past tense
    Was.
  • Verb, past participle
    Issued, amended, covered, adopted, included, laid.
  • Verb, non-3rd person singular present
    AM.
  • Verb, 3rd person singular present
    covers, Does.

• Other Related

  • Punctuation
    Guidelines.
  • Adjective
    prescriptive.
  • Proper noun, singular
    Guidelines, direction, directions, instruction.
  • Noun, plural
    commands, directions.
  • Noun, singular or mass
    Guidelines, direction, instruction.
  • Verb, past participle
    instructed.

Antonyms for Directive:

• n.

  • command, instruction
    disorganization, lawlessness, answer.
  • Other antonyms:
    entreaty, plea, suggestion, appeal, recommendation, proposal, urging, petition, following.

Homophones for Directive:

• detractive, doorstep, doorstop, dressed-up, derogative.

Hypernym for Directive:

• n.

  • communication
    Presidential Directive.

Hyponym for Directive:

• n.

  • communication
    pronouncement, say-so, dictum.