softdirective
nounUK /ˌsɒft dɪˈrɛktɪv/
US /ˌsɔft dɪˈrɛktɪv/
A softdirective is a gentle hint that tells you what to do without being strict.
The teacher gave a softdirective to line up quietly.
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2. A rule that is suggested but not forced.
Wearing a coat outside is a softdirective on chilly days.
3. A polite way of asking someone to do something.
Her softdirective was to speak a little softer.
4. A computer instruction that gives a choice instead of a command.
The app sent a softdirective to save the file.