preceptive

[ pri-sep-tiv ]

/ prɪˈsɛp tɪv /

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adjective

of the nature of or expressing a precept; mandatory.

giving instructions; instructive.

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Origin of preceptive

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word praeceptīvus. See precept, -ive

Related formspre·cep·tive·ly, adverbun·pre·cep·tive, adjectiveun·pre·cep·tive·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for preceptive

To ascertain our duty we must look at the preceptive will of God and not to his eternal counsel.
War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ|David Low Dodge
The value which we attach to the volume depends, however, rather on its preceptive than its antiquarian character.
On the Old Road Vol. 1 (of 2)|John Ruskin
It is the abstract, preceptive, and barren form, and the presumptuous manner in which these are presented that they detest.
Children and Their Books|James Hosmer Penniman
Justice should be done, by a civil power—agreeable to God's preceptive will.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham

It may be worth while here to present, in a condensed form, some portion of his matter, which is both indicative and preceptive.
The Violin|George Dubourg

British Dictionary definitions for preceptive

preceptive

/ (prɪˈsɛptɪv) /

adjective

of, resembling, or expressing a precept or precepts

didactic

Derived Formspreceptively, adverb

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preceptive

adjective

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preceptive

adjective