Directive
/daɪˈɹɛk.tɪv/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Directive
noun
- An instruction or guideline that indicates how to perform an action or reach a goal.
- A construct in source code that indicates how it should be processed but is not necessarily part of the program to be run.
- An authoritative decision from an official body, which may or may not have binding force.
- (European Union law) A form of legislative act addressed to the member states. The directive binds the member state to reach certain objectives in their national legislation.
- The directive case.
Anagrams of Directive
No exact anagrams found for "directive". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "directive" and rearranging:
Letter Values
d2
i1
r1
e1
c3
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Directive
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Directive"
Directive is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Directive" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "directive" is a high-scoring word.