Hyphenation of directive

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word directive? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

di-rec-tive

Definitions of directive:

1.	A pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity The boss loves to send us directives
2.	Showing the way by conducting or leading Imposing direction on Felt his mother's directing arm around him The directional role of science on industrial progress

Synonyms of directive:

adj	directing, directional, guiding, leading
noun	pronouncement, dictum, say-so

Last hyphenations of this language

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Hyphenator

The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. The hyphen should not be confused with dashes, which are longer and have different uses, or with the minus sign, which is also longer in some contexts. Some words can be hyphenated in different places and you can use this website to find out where. Also reffered to as syllable counter and divider.