Normative
Normative adjective - Pertaining to giving directives or rules.
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Synonyms for Normative
Prescriptive is a synonym for normative in standardizing topic. In some cases you can use "Prescriptive" instead an adjective "Normative".
Nearby Word: norm
Prescriptive
Prescriptive adjective - Pertaining to giving directives or rules.
Usage example: prescriptive grammar is concerned with norms of or rules for correct usage
Normative is a synonym for prescriptive. You can use "Normative" instead an adjective "Prescriptive". popular alternative
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