See Also: commanding(dictionary)
commanding(dictionary)
Commanding the Blade - Fencing(gambling)

instructive (iou) and commanding (iou)


instructive (iou)



instructive adjective & noun. E17.
[from INSTRUCT verb + -IVE.]
A. adjective.
Having the character or quality of instructing; conveying instruction; enlightening. E17.
Grammar. Designating, being in, or pertaining to the case used in the Finno-Ugric and Other language groups to express means. M19.
b. noun. Grammar. The instructive case; a word, form, etc., in the instructive case. L19.
instructively adverb M17.
instructiveness noun M17.

commanding (iou)



commanding adjective. L15.
[from COMMAND verb + -ING2.]
Possessing or exercising command; ruling; controlling. L15.
Indicating or expressing command; (of a person, looks, ability, etc.) dignified, exalted, impressive. L16.
Dominating by an elevated or superior strategic position; (of a hill, position, etc.) affording command, giving a wide view. M17.
commandingly adverb LME.
commandingness noun (rare) commanding quality L19.