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directed
We have found lemma(root) word of directed : direct.
Definitions
[dʌɪˈrɛkt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping
(e.g: there was no direct flight that day)
- without intervening factors or intermediaries
(e.g: the complications are a direct result of bacteria spreading)
- (of a person or their behaviour) going straight to the point; frank
(e.g: he is very direct and honest)
- perpendicular to a surface; not oblique
(e.g: a direct butt joint between surfaces of steel)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’
[dʌɪˈrɛkt], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- with no one or nothing in between
(e.g: they seem reluctant to deal with me direct)
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Origin
:
late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’
[dʌɪˈrɛkt], (Verb)
Definitions:
- control the operations of; manage or govern
(e.g: an economic elite directed the nation's affairs)
- aim (something) in a particular direction or at a particular person
(e.g: heating ducts to direct warm air to rear-seat passengers)
- give (someone) an official order or authoritative instruction
(e.g: the judge directed him to perform community service)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Latin directus, past participle of dirigere, from di- ‘distinctly’ or de- ‘down’ + regere ‘put straight’
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