direction
UK: dɪˈrek.ʃən | US: dɪˈrek.ʃən
n. the course or path along which something moves
n. guidance or instruction for action
n. the management or supervision of a project or activity
The word "direction" originates from Latin directio, derived from dirigere ("to align, guide"). The morpheme di- (a variant of dis-, meaning "apart") combines with rect (from Latin rectus, "straight"), reflecting the idea of "setting something straight" or "guiding along a path." The suffix -ion nominalizes the action, resulting in "the act of guiding." Over time, it expanded to encompass spatial, instructional, and managerial meanings.
The hikers lost their direction in the dense forest.
Follow the directions on the package carefully.
She took over the direction of the company last year.
The arrow points in the wrong direction.
His life lacked clear direction after graduation.