<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>serving to direct; directing: a directive board.</li><li>Psychology: pertaining to a type of psychotherapy in which the therapist actively offers advice and information rather than dealing only with information supplied by the patient.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an authoritative instruction or direction; specific order: a new directive by the president on foreign aid.</li></ul>