nor·ma·tive

[nawr-muh-tiv]
adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a norm, especially an assumed norm regarded as the standard of correctness in behavior, speech, writing, etc.
2.
tending or attempting to establish such a norm, especially 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

nor·ma·tive·ly, adverb
nor·ma·tive·ness, noun
un·nor·ma·tive, adjective
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normative (ˈnɔːmətɪv) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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Normative is always a great word to know.
So is quincunx. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
Example sentences
By now, these notions have taken such deep root they have become normative.
The judgments I express tend to be analytic, rather than moral or normative.
He's sunny, mordant and normative.
They cannot distinguish between normative and positive statements.
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