PRECEP'TIVE, adjective [Latin 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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