Directing and Directional

Directing

Directing adjective - Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.
Usage example: felt his mother's directing arm around him

Directional is a synonym for directing. In some cases you can use "Directional" instead an adjective "Directing". popular alternative

Directional

Directional adjective - Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.
Usage example: the directional role of science on industrial progress
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Directing is a synonym for directional. You can use "Directing" instead an adjective "Directional".

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