Complete Definition of "prescriptive"

English

Adjective
en-adj

  1. Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

Synonyms
normative

Antonyms
descriptive italbrac|especially of grammar and usage
proscriptive

Related terms
prescribe
prescription
prescriptive ethics
prescriptivism
prescriptivist

Category:Loaded words

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