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Webster 1913 Edition

Preceptive

Pre-cep′tive

,
Adj.
[L.
praeceptivus
.]
Containing or giving precepts; of the nature of precepts; didactic;
as, the
preceptive
parts of the Scriptures
.
The lesson given us here is
preceptive
to us.
L’Estrange.

Webster 1828 Edition

Preceptive

PRECEP'TIVE

,
Adj.
[L. proeceptivus.] Giving precepts or commands for the regulation of moral conduct; containing precepts; as the preceptive parts of the Scriptures.
1.
Directing in moral conduct; giving rules or directions; didactic.
The lesson given us here is preceptive to us.
Preceptive poetry.

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