Word: directive
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: di
rec
tive
Definition: that directs; serving to direct, indicate, or guide
Morphemes:
Affix: direct
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To point out to with authority; to instruct as a superior; to order.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
Meaning: asunder, in pieces, apart, in two
Affix: regō
Language: la
Decoded: rego
Meaning: make straight, rule
Affix: -ive
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An adjective suffix signifying relating or belonging to, of the nature of, tending to, or serving to; as: affirmative, active, conclusive, corrective, diminutive.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ivus
Language: la
Decoded: -ivus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Adjective suffix.