Direction
/dɪˈrɛk.ʃən/noun
A course along which someone or something moves or points.
Did you know?The word 'direction' comes from Latin roots meaning 'to lead straight,' hinting at ancient practices of guiding one's fate as if through a spell.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*drei-
“to set in motion, to direct”
Latin
Latin
directio
“a leading, guiding, or arranging”
Old French
Old French
direction
“a guiding or leadership; the act of directing”
Middle English
Middle English
direccione
“the act of directing or guiding”
Modern English
English
direction
“the path along which something moves or points, often used in spatial or metaphorical contexts.”