flowdirection
nounUK /ˈfləʊ.daɪˌrɛk.ʃən/
US /ˈfloʊ.daɪˌrɛk.ʃən/
The way something moves or points, like water going downhill.
The flowdirection of the river is from the mountains to the sea.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In computing, the way text or data is arranged, such as left-to-right or right-to-left.
Set the flowdirection to right-to-left for Arabic text.
3. In mapping software, the way a road or route is meant to be traveled.
The app shows the flowdirection of each lane on the highway.
4. The general trend in which something is developing or spreading.
The flowdirection of the discussion shifted toward safety.