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prɪˈsɛp tɪvpre·cep·tive
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preceptiveadjective
Of, pertaining to, or based on precepts
preceptiveadjective
instructive; didactic
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Preceptiveadjective
Containing precepts; giving precepts.
Etymology: preceptivus, Lat. from precept.
The ritual, the preceptive, the prophetick and all other parts of sacred writ, were most sedulously, most religiously guarded by them. Government of the Tongue.
As the preceptive part enjoins the most exact virtue, so is it most advantageously enforced by the promissory, which, in respect of the rewards, and the manner of proposing them, is adapted to the same end. Decay of Piety.
The lesson given us here, is preceptive to us not to do any thing but upon due consideration. Roger L'Estrange.
Webster Dictionary
Preceptiveadjective
containing or giving precepts; of the nature of precepts; didactic; as, the preceptive parts of the Scriptures
Etymology: [L. praeceptivus.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of preceptive in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of preceptive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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