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normative

nor·ma·tive

UK/ˈnɔːmətɪv/ US/ˈnoɹmətɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or dealing with norms

  • “normative discipline”
  • “normative samples”
2.

giving directives or rules

  • “prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage”
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3.

based on or prescribing a norm or standard

  • “normative grammar”
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4.

dealing with or based on norms

  • “a normative judgment”
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Origin

From Latin norma + -ative.

Phrases

  • normative economics
  • normative ethics
  • normative forecasting
  • normative grammar
  • normative science
  • normative state
  • normative statement
  • normative system

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