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Pseudo-directive
Translation of "pseudo-directive" into Russian
pseudo-directive
Noun
pseudo-directive
pseudo-directives pl
Countable; denotes an utterance or statement that appears to be a directive but lacks binding force.
лингвистика
Teachers often use pseudo-directives to guide students without giving orders.
Учителя часто используют псевдодирективы, чтобы направить учеников, не отдавая приказов.
pseudo-directive
Adjective
pseudo-directive
more pseudo-directive Comp.
most pseudo-directive Super.
Used attributively to describe utterances, statements or behaviours that seem directive but are not explicitly authoritative.
Her question sounded pseudo-directive, nudging us to agree.
Её вопрос был псевдодирективным и подталкивал нас согласиться.
Definitions
pseudo-directive
Noun
A statement or utterance that appears to be an instruction or order but does not explicitly command action.
"You might want to check page 42" is a pseudo-directive often used by teachers.
pseudo-directive
Adjective
Resembling or functioning like a directive while lacking explicit authoritative force.
His remark was pseudo-directive, pushing us toward a decision without outright ordering it.