directional vs directing

directional and directing both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
directional	No	Yes	No	No
directing	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, directional and directing are synonyms defined as:

directional and directing: showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

Other synonyms of directional include directive, guiding.

directional (adjective)	directing (adjective)
relating to or indicating directions in space	showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on