dirigent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that or someone who directs; a director or guide.
  2. The line of motion of a describent line or surface that in so moving defines a plane or solid figure; a directrix.
adj
  1. That directs.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪɹ.ɪ.d͡ʒənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-dirigent.wav

Word forms

dirigent dirigents

Etymology

From Latin dīrigēns, present participle of dīrigō.

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