adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to a construct in some languages that indicates whether there is evidence for a given statement, without specifying the source of knowledge (i.e. whether it is from hearsay, inference, or perception). not-comparable

Etymology

From in- + directive.

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