 normative |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] dealing with or based on norms | |
| Examples: | "a normative judgment" |
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| Related terms: | standard | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (linguistics) based on or prescribing a norm or standard | |
| Synonyms: | prescriptive | |
| Examples: | "normative grammar" |
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| Related terms: | standard | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] relating to or dealing with norms | |
| Examples: | "normative discipline" "normative samples" |
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| Related terms: | norm | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] (grammar) giving directives or rules | |
| Synonyms: | prescriptive | |
| Examples: | "prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage" |
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| Related terms: | descriptive grammar | |
