preceptive

(prē septiv, pri-)

adjective

  1. of, having the nature of, or expressing a precept
  2. giving precepts; instructive; didactic

Origin: LL praeceptivus

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See preceptive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or expressing a rule or principle that prescribes a particular course of action or conduct.
  2. Instructive; didactic.

Related Forms:

  • pre·cepˈtive·ly adverb

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