Main Entry:

¹di·rec·tive

Pronunciation:

\də-ˈrek-tiv, dī-\

Function:

adjective

Date:

15th century

1: serving or intended to guide, govern, or influence2: serving to point direction ; specifically : directional 1b3: of or relating to psychotherapy or counseling in which the counselor introduces information, content, or attitudes not previously expressed by the client