preceptive

[ pri-sep-tiv ]

adjective

1. of the nature of or expressing a precept; mandatory.
2. giving instructions; instructive.

Other Words From

• pre·ceptive·ly adverb
• unpre·ceptive adjective
• unpre·ceptive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of preceptive¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Latin word praeceptīvus. See precept, -ive

Example Sentences

Currently, we expect Preceptive’s revenues to grow from $313 million in 2014 to over $500 million by 2021.

From Forbes

For there is not one of the moral maxims or preceptive commands which he gave utterance to that cannot be found literally or substantially in the older bibles of other nations, or the writings of the Greek philosophers, and the religious dissertations of heathen moralists, who gave out moral and religious lessons for the instruction of the world long prior to the birth of Christ.

From Project Gutenberg

Man′datory, containing a mandate or command; preceptive: directory.

From Project Gutenberg

Again, things are ordained of God, ether by the order of his counsel or providential will; either effectively, by way of production, or direction; or permissively, by way of non-impedition: or they are ordained by the order of his word and preceptive will.

From Project Gutenberg

He had both providence turning about the kingdom to him, and also the warrant of the Lord's approbative and preceptive will.

From Project Gutenberg