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nor·ma·tive

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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

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—Related forms

nor·ma·tive·ly, adverb

nor·ma·tive·ness, noun

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nor·ma·tive Audio Help (nôr'mə-tĭv) Pronunciation Key
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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normative
adjective
1.	relating to or dealing with norms; "normative discipline"; "normative samples"
2.	pertaining to giving directives or rules; "prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage" [syn: prescriptive] [ant: descriptive]