1noun
a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
“the boss loves to send us directives”
01 Word definition
directive
9 letters · 4 vowels · 5 consonants
Is DIRECTIVE a word?
Yes. DIRECTIVE is a 9-letter noun. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-I-R-E-C-T-I-V-EHow do you spell DIRECTIVE?
DIRECTIVE contains 9 letters, begins with D, and ends with E.
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2adjective
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
“felt his mother's directing arm around him”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗directingdirectionalguiding
02 Letter breakdown
How is DIRECTIVE spelled?
D1I2R3E4C5T6I7V8E9
03 Word-game status
Can you play DIRECTIVE?
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FAQ Quick answers
About DIRECTIVE.
How do you spell DIRECTIVE?
DIRECTIVE is spelled D-I-R-E-C-T-I-V-E. It contains 9 letters.