prescriptive

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/pɹɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ English

Definitions

adjective

Of or pertaining to prescribing or enjoining, especially an action or behavior based on a norm or standard.

Related words

Synonyms

normative received standard requirement regulatory mandatory compulsory imperative directive indicative binding peremptory legal statutory policymaking legislative

Antonyms

descriptive nonprescriptive proscriptive

Associated

constitutionalism easement descriptive analytics prescribe usages barony ought prescription norms advising

Rhymes

prescript of rescript of

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