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Meaning of prescriptive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

prescriptive

Pronunciation:/pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv//pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

adjective

Definitions

Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.
Synonyms:normative
Antonyms:descriptivenonprescriptiveproscriptive

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/prescriptive