Synonyms for prescriptionist
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Relying on historical precedent rather than current usage (to determine rights or correctness).
Example sentences
- prescriptive Prescriptive linguists are literally the worst.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| prescriptionist | steady | |
| prescriptive | rising | |
| prescriptivist | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- prescriptive
- 14 letters
- prescriptivist