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| 1. | [ adjective ] (linguistics) based on or prescribing a norm or standard | |
| Synonyms: | normative | |
| Examples: | "normative grammar" |
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| Related terms: | standard | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (grammar) giving directives or rules | |
| Synonyms: | normative | |
| Examples: | "prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage" |
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| Related terms: | descriptive grammar | |
| Similar spelling: |
prescript prescription procreative proscription proscribe preservative prescribe proscribed prescribed procrastinate procreation Proserpine pressurize pressurise preserves preserver preserved preservation |
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