exit-directed
|ex-it-di-rect-ed|
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/ˈɛɡzɪt dɪˈrɛktɪd/
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/ˈɛksɪt dɪˈrɛktɪd/
directed toward an exit
Etymology
'exit-directed' is a compound of 'exit' (originating from Latin 'exitus', where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'itus' related to 'a going') and 'directed' (originating from Latin 'dirigere', where 'di-/dir-' meant 'away/to' and 'regere' meant 'to guide or rule').
'exit' came into English via Latin 'exitus' (through Old French and Middle English forms) and 'directed' comes from the past participle of Latin 'dirigere' (via Old French 'directer' and Middle English 'direct'); the modern compound 'exit-directed' is a contemporary English formation combining these elements.
The separate parts originally referred to 'going out' ('exit') and 'being guided' ('directed'); combined, they now mean 'guided or oriented toward an exit' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
directed toward an exit or designed to guide people or movement toward an exit (often used of signs, routes, or instructions).
The building's emergency lighting was exit-directed to help occupants find the nearest way out.
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Last updated: 2025/10/21 05:39