normatively

 [nawr-muh-tiv]  

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

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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