Directing and Directive

Directing

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

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

Directive

Directive adjective - Showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on.

Directing is a synonym for directive. You can use "Directing" instead an adjective "Directive".

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