Added 8 October 2026
direction
/dɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ noun
In Latin: pars Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about direction at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
Keep going in the same direction.
- A general trend for future action.
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Guidance, instruction.
The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction.
Origin
From Middle English direccioun, from Old French direccion, from Latin dīrēctiō. Equivalent to direct + -ion.
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