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directive vs directional

directional vs directive

directive is a noun but directional is not a noun.

directive and directional both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
directive Yes Yes No No
directional No Yes No No
As adjectives, directive and directional are synonyms defined as:
  • directive and directional: showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
Other synonyms of directive include directing, guiding.
directive (noun) directional (noun)
a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
directive (adjective) directional (adjective)
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on relating to or indicating directions in space
relating to direction toward a (nonspatial) goal
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
Difference between directive and directional

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