directory的词源

英文词源

directory (n.)

1540s, "guide, book of rules," from Medieval Latin directorium, noun use of neuter of Latin directorius, from directus (see direct (v.)). Meaning "alphabetical listing of inhabitants of a region" is from 1732; listing of telephone numbers is from 1908. As an adjective, from mid-15c.

中文词源

directory：电话号码薄

来自direct, 引导，管理。引申义电话号码薄。

该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版：directory 词源，directory 含义。

directory：人名地址录，工商号名录，(电话)号码簿

词根词缀： di-分离 + -rect- 正,直 + -ory名词词尾