indirective

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

in- +‎ directive

Adjective[edit]

indirective (not comparable)

  1. (grammar) Relating to a construct in some languages that indicates whether there is evidence for a given statement, without specifying the source of knowledge (i.e. whether it is from hearsay, inference, or perception).

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