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normative

[nawr-muh-tiv]

adjective

of or pertaining to a norm, especially an assumed norm regarded as the standard of correctness in behavior, speech, writing, etc.

tending or attempting to establish such a norm, especially by the prescription of rules: normative grammar.

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

un·nor·ma·tive, adjective

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normative (ˈnɔːmətɪv)

—*adj*
1.	implying, creating, or prescribing a norm or standard, as in language: normative grammar
2.	expressing value judgments or prescriptions as contrasted with stating facts: normative economics
3.	of, relating to, or based on norms

'normatively

—*adv*

'normativeness

—n

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