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directive vs pronouncement

pronouncement vs directive

directive and pronouncement both are nouns.

directive is an adjective but pronouncement is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
directive Yes Yes No No
pronouncement Yes No No No
As nouns, pronouncement is a hypernym of directive; that is, pronouncement is a word with a broader meaning than directive:
  • directive: a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity
  • pronouncement: an authoritative declaration
Other hypernyms of directive include dictum, say-so.
directive (noun) pronouncement (noun)
a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity an authoritative declaration
directive (adjective) pronouncement (adjective)
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
Difference between directive and pronouncement

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