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That directs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- 17thC, Richard Baxter, The Life of Faith, 1838, The Practical Works of Richard Baxter, Volume 3, page 690, 6. God must then be known in his three personalities; as the Father, the Word or Son, and the Spirit. 7. And these in their three causalities; efficient, dirigent, and final.
- 17thC, Richard Baxter, Mr. Baxter's Dying Thoughts, 1838, The Practical Works of Richard Baxter, Volume 3, page 1012, V. I shall better know the methods and perfections of the Scripture, and all God's dirigent word and will.
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Something that or someone who directs; a director or guide.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, microbiology, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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The line of motion of a describent line or surface that in so moving defines a plane or solid figure; a directrix.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
Topics: geometry, mathematics, sciences
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From Latin dīrigēns, present participle of dīrigō.
