English Explanatory Dictionary

direction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
  2. A general trend for future action.
  3. Guidance, instruction.
  4. The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
  5. The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
  6. A person's address.

Pronunciation

/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /daɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ En-uk-direction.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-direction.wav En-us-direction.ogg /dɪˈɹek.ʃən/ /dɑeˈɹek.ʃən/ /dəˈɹek.ʃən/

Word forms

direction directions

Etymology

From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.

Related words

direct

Derived words

cardinal direction codirection co-direction directional directionality Directioner directionful direction indicator directionize directionless direction sign direction vector directive director eigendirection general direction intercardinal direction is this the right direction for misdirection nondirection ordinal direction qibla direction radio direction finder redirection self-direction sense of direction stage direction stereodirection unidirection wind direction x-direction y-direction z-direction

Translations

Bulgarian: посока Bulgarian: насока Bulgarian: направление Finnish: suunta Finnish: kurssi German: Kurs Irish: slí Italian: senso di marcia Italian: direzione di marcia Māori: raranga Polish: kierunek Russian: направле́ние
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