Index of English words, starting with "di"

(1) - Direction (n.) The pointing of a piece with reference to an imaginary vertical axis; -- distinguished from elevation. The direction is given when the plane of sight passes through the object.
(2) - Direction (n.) The body of managers of a corporation or enterprise; board of directors.
(3) - Direction (n.) The line or course upon which anything is moving or aimed to move, or in which anything is lying or pointing; aim; line or point of tendency; direct line or course; as, the ship sailed in a southeasterly direction.
(4) - Direction (n.) The name and residence of a person to whom any thing is sent, written upon the thing sent; superscription; address; as, the direction of a letter.
(5) - Direction (n.) That which is imposed by directing; a guiding or authoritative instruction; prescription; order; command; as, he grave directions to the servants.
(6) - Direction (n.) The act of directing, of aiming, regulating, guiding, or ordering; guidance; management; superintendence; administration; as, the direction o/ public affairs or of a bank.

(1) - Directive (a.) Able to be directed; manageable.
(2) - Directive (a.) Having power to direct; tending to direct, guide, or govern; showing the way.

(1) - Directly (adv.) Immediately after; as soon as.
(2) - Directly (adv.) Straightway; next in order; without delay; immediately.
(3) - Directly (adv.) Manifestly; openly.
(4) - Directly (adv.) Straightforwardly; honestly.
(5) - Directly (adv.) Exactly; just.
(6) - Directly (adv.) Without circumlocution or ambiguity; absolutely; in express terms.
(7) - Directly (adv.) In a straightforward way; without anything intervening; not by secondary, but by direct, means.
(8) - Directly (adv.) In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.

(1) - Directness (n.) The quality of being direct; straightness; straightforwardness; immediateness.