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nor⋅ma⋅tive

  [nawr-muh-tiv]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to a norm, esp. an assumed norm regarded as the standard of correctness in behavior, speech, writing, etc.
2. tending or attempting to establish such a norm, esp. by the prescription of rules: normative grammar.
3. reflecting the assumption of such a norm or favoring its establishment: a normative attitude.
Origin:
1875–80; norm + -ative

Related forms:
nor⋅ma⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
nor⋅ma⋅tive⋅ness, noun
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nor·ma·tive   (nôr'mə-tĭv)   
adj.  Of, relating to, or prescribing a norm or standard: normative grammar.
nor'ma·tive·ly adv., nor'ma·tive·ness n.
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