/diˈɾek.to/
Translation
direct, straight
Word origin
From Latin directus ('straight, arranged in a line'), the past participle of dirigere ('to set straight, direct'), from di- plus regere ('to guide, rule'). The same root gives English direct and dirigible.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- directus
- English cognates
- direct, dirigible, regent
Grammar
Examples
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It is a direct train, there is no need to change.
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I like his direct way of speaking.
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We took the most direct route to the centre.
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The question was very direct and I did not know what to say.
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They have a direct relationship with the boss.
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