Plural of directive
regular plural
The plural of directive is directives.
Forms of directive
| Singular | directive /daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | directives /dəˈɹɛk.tɪvz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Directives in a sentence
- The multi-pass compiler skims the source code looking for directives on the first pass.From the entry multi-pass
- It will also be the place from which directives are issued.”⁷ Singapore is the apotheosis of Metabolism.1997, Nan Ellin, Architecture of Fear, Princeton Architectural Press, →ISBN, page 228. From the entry ecumenopolitan
- I want very much for Peter to be present.) (2) Volition expressed in directives (e.g.1988, Anna Wierzbicka, “FOR TO versus TO”, in The Semantics of Grammar (Studies in Language Companion Series; 18), Amsterdam…. From the entry volition
- Through telepathic directives, he velocitizes the atmosphere through which the disciple learns discrimination and discernment.1985, Ann Ree Colton, Jonathan Murro, The Pelican and the Chela. From the entry velocitize
- It is regulation that these directives are to be destroyed on receipt.1969, Thomas Wiseman, The Quick and the Dead, page 328. From the entry regulation
Meaning of directive
- adjective That which directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide.
- adjective Relating to the directive case.
- noun An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
Questions about the plural of directive
- What is the plural of directive?
- The plural of directive is directives.
- Is directive countable?
- Directive is a countable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: directive (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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