Main Entry: ¹di·rec·tive

Pronunciation: \də-ˈrek-tiv, dī-\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : serving or intended to guide, govern, or influence
2 : serving to point direction; specifically : directional 1b
3 : of or relating to psychotherapy or counseling in which the counselor introduces information, content, or attitudes not previously expressed by the client