Meaning & use
Preceptive
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Giving instruction or containing precepts; instructive in a directive or authoritative way.
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The manual's preceptive tone left little room for improvisation.
Her preceptive guidance helped new nurses adjust to the demands of the ward.
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Related to 'precept,' a rule or principle intended to guide behavior.
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