Definition of
normative has definitions from the fields of grammar,linguistics
1
[ adjective ] dealing with or based on norms

Examples

"a normative judgment"

Related terms

standard

2
[ adjective ] (linguistics) based on or prescribing a norm or standard

Synonyms

prescriptive

Examples

"normative grammar"

Related terms

standard

3
[ adjective ] relating to or dealing with norms

Examples

"normative discipline" "normative samples"

Related terms

norm

4
[ adjective ] (grammar) giving directives or rules

Synonyms

prescriptive

Examples

"prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage"

Related terms

descriptive grammar

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Rhymes with

formative informative uninformative pejorative restorative narrative collaborative primitive narrative corroborative comparative curative imperative affirmative interpretive lucrative demonstrative talkative decorative communicative causative imitative speculative commemorative illustrative imaginative nutritive deliberative cumulative secretive causative positive consultative prerogative evocative additive provocative laxative generative degenerative remunerative meditative rehabilitative vegetative qualitative authoritative accommodative vituperative recuperative uncooperative alliterative figurative inoperative operative contemplative presumptive combative relative fugitive tentative initiative preventative alternative sensitive representative oversensitive palliative unrepresentative diminutive tentative punitive argumentative insensitive unimaginative determinative eruptive negative sedative elucidative disruptive unattractive attractive refractive conservative superlative indicative acquisitive preservative fixative exploitative executive uncompetitive accusative derivative noncompetitive consecutive ultraconservative putative intuitive prohibitive neoconservative competitive rep expletive corroborative primitive motive combative destructive automotive supportive substantive stimulative regulative obstructive directive constructive reconstructive manipulative locomotive investigative instructive accumulative innovative prognosticative appreciative initiative assertive cognitive abortive descriptive additive reproductive counterproductive unproductive nonproductive productive captive creative adoptive adaptive proactive restive commemorative preemptive redemptive inattentive administrative directive protective restrictive octave active photoconductive conductive reactive native corruptive assaultive seductive adjective attentive contraceptive productive hypersensitive redemptive sensitive insensitive inactive exhaustive connective furtive detective nonnative infinitive hyperactive fugitive repetitive overactive derivative definitive radioactive interactive competitive inquisitive retroactive collective facultative iterative legislative alliterative protective selective appointive addictive collaborative cooperative distributive retrospective irrespective

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