How Do You Spell DIRECTED?

Pronunciation: [da͡ɪɹˈɛktɪd] (IPA)

Directed is a seven-letter word that is pronounced as /dɪˈrɛktɪd/. The word has two syllables with the emphasis on the second syllable "rect". The "di-" prefix means "to guide or control." The "-rect-" root word comes from the Latin word "regere" for "to govern." Lastly, the "-ed" ending indicates that the word is in the past tense. Therefore, "directed" means to guide or control something in the past tense. This word is commonly used in film, theater, and business to refer to the act of giving instructions or leading a team.

DIRECTED Meaning and Definition

1. Directed is an adjective derived from the verb "direct," which means to guide, command, manage, or instruct someone or something towards a particular course of action or objective. In this context, directed refers to the act of being guided, managed, or controlled in a specific manner. It implies that someone or something is being supervised, led, or regulated towards a particular destination, goal, or task.

   When applied to a person, directed suggests that the individual is under the control or guidance of someone else in terms of their actions, decisions, or behavior. It signifies that the person is following specific instructions or being led by a leader or authority figure.

   This term can also be used in the context of a project, task, or activity that is supervised or managed in a specific way by a person or a group of individuals. It implies that this project or task is overseen, planned, and executed according to a particular set of directions, guidelines, or objectives.

   In the field of theater or cinema, directed refers to the act of overseeing the production, artistic elements, and performances of a play or a film. It involves coordinating and instructing the actors, technicians, and other personnel involved in order to achieve a cohesive and desired outcome.

   Overall, directed conveys the sense of purposeful or intentional guidance, management, or control towards a specific target or objective.

Top Common Misspellings for DIRECTED *

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• directted 3.3707865%
• directer 2.247191%
• directe 2.247191%
• directied 2.247191%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of DIRECTED

The word "directed" originated from the Old French word "diriger", which was derived from the Latin word "dirigere". The Latin term "dirigere" is a combination of "dis" (which means "apart" or "in different directions") and "regere" (which means "to guide" or "to keep straight"). Therefore, "directed" can be understood as stemming from the concept of guiding or keeping something on a straight path.

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Conjugate verb Directed

CONDITIONAL

I would direct

we would direct

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

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PRESENT

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