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   Nor·ma·tive

   /ˈnôrmədiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of behavior: formal "negative sanctions to enforce normative behavior"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from Latin norma ‘carpenter's square’ (see norm).

   Derivatives

   • 1. normatively adverb
   • 2. normativeness noun
   • 3. normativity noun

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNORMATIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   NORMATIVE meaning: 1. relating to rules, or making people obey rules, especially rules of behaviour 2. relating to…. Learn more.

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   Something pertaining to norms — something normal or typical — can be described as normative. Temper tantrums, whining, and even hitting are all normative behaviors — if you're three. If you're thirty, you might have a problem. The adjective normative can also mean prescribing rules or standards.

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   normative meaning, definition, what is normative: describing or establishing a set of rule...: Learn more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › normativeNormative - definition of normative by The Free Dictionary

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   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. ˈnormatively adv. ˈnormativeness n.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNORMATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 14, 2024 · adjective. 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.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › normative_adjnormative, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   What does the word normative mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word normative . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnormative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   describing or setting standards or rules of behaviour. Definition of normative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.